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Rev.  DANIEL  MARCH,  D,  D. 


PHILADELPHIA: 
SMITH,  ENGLISH  &  CO., 

710  ARCH  STREET. 

NEW  YORK:  A.  D.  F.  RANDOLPH  &  CO. 


Entered,  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1873,  by 

SMITH,  ENGLISH  &  CO., 

in  the  Office  of  the  Librarian  of  Congress,  at  Washington. 

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PREFATORY  NOTE. 


THIS  book  contains  complete  services  for  the  morning 
and  afternoon  (or  evening)  of  five  Sundays,  and  a 
service  also  for  a  sixth  Sunday ;  which  latter  is  abbreviated 
from  the  Episcopal  Book  of  Common  Prayer,  and  may 
be  used  at  pleasure.  The  work  has  been  prepared  for 
use  in  college  chapels,  in  schools,  in  Public  Institutions, 
in  Eeformatory  Houses,  at  sea-side  and  other  resorts,  in 
places  where  there  is  no  settled  ministry,  and  in  short, 
wherever  Christians  desire  to  worship,  —  no  clergyman 
being  present,  —  and  where  a  Responsive  Service  is 
desired,  but  where  there  is  an  unwillingness  to  use  the 
Liturgy  of  the  Episcopal  Church. 

It  is  not  intended  to  be  a  complete  Church  Manual; 
therefore  no  forms  for  funerals  or  marriages,  or  for  the 
administration  of  the  Sacraments,  have  been  supplied. 
The  young  pastor,  however,  more  accustomed  to  the  com- 
position of  sermons  than  prayers,  may  find  some  help 
from  these  forms,  which,  it  is  hoped,  are  not  declamatory, 


VI  PRE  FA  TOR  Y  NO  TE. 

or  oratorical,  or  fine ;  not  too  familiar,  tedious,  or  particu- 
lar, didactic  or  sermonizing ;  but  simple,  dignified,  and 
devotional. 

"  It  cannot  but  appear  strange  that,  when  sermons  are 
composed  with  so  much  care  and  pains,  we  should  leave 
our  prayers  altogether  to  the  impulse  of  the  moment ;  as 
if  it  were  more  needful  that  our  speeches  to  our  fellow- 
men  should  be  well  ordered,  than  our  addresses  to  God. 
In  every  point  of  view,  extempore  preaching  is  far  more 
natural  and  becoming  than  extempore  prayer ;  because 
any  want  of  order,  propriety,  or  solemnity,  which  is  so 
dififtcult  to  be  altogether  avoided  in  unpremeditated 
speech,  is  far  less  offensive  in  a  discourse  to  our  fellow- 
mortals  than  in  those  solemn  appeals  which  we  present 
in  their  name  and  our  own  to  the  Father  of  our  spirits." 

Philadelphia,  September,  1873. 


INTHODUCTION. 


MEN  ought  always  to  pray.  By  the  original  con- 
stitution of  our  nature,  by  the  course  of  divine 
Providence,  by  the  command  of  divine  revelation,  neces- 
sity is  laid  upon  all  men,  always  and  everywhere,  to 
pray.  It  is  only  by  resisting  or  perverting  the  most 
profound  and  sacred  instinct  of  our  humanity  that  any 
one  ever  restrains  prayer,  or  fails  to  offer  the  daily  sacri- 
fice of  thanksgiving  and  praise.  The  first  utterance  of 
the  child  is  a  cry  to  the  parent  for  help.  And  all  who 
live  in  the  blessed  and  immortal  childhood  of  truth  and 
love  will  delight  to  ask  the  one  infinite  and  eternal 
Father  for  every  good  and  perfect  gift. 

We  use  our  best  language  when  we  address  the  wise 
and  mighty  among  men.  How  much  more  should  we 
be  careful  to  choose  right  words,  and  order  our  speech 
with  thoughtfulness  and  discretion,  when  we  approach 
the  infinite  and  eternal  King.  We  spend  years  of  toil 
and  study  in  the  endeavor  to  master  the  most  effective 
modes  of  speaking  to  men  wdio  are  as  frail  and  imperfect 
as  ourselves.  How  much  more  earnestly  should  we  labor 
to  acquire  the  gift  of  speaking  acceptably  to  God. 

This  book  assumes  that  the  sacred  exercise  of  prayer 
and  worship  can  be  learned  and  improved  by  the  diligent 


VlU  INTRODUCTION. 


study  and  daily  use  of  the  best  thoughts  and  the  best 
language  of  the  purest  and  most  cultivated  minds.  It 
marks  out  a  clear  and  simple  order  of  Christian  service, 
such  as  would  be  suitable  for  any  Sabbath  of  the  year 
and  for  any  company  of  people.  Pursuing  the  course 
prescribed  in  this  book,  reverently  and  thoughtfully,  any 
person  of  common  intelligence  can  conduct  Christian 
worship  with  propriety  and  with  profit  to  all  that  join 
with  him. 

These  sacred  forms  of  sound  words  have  been  wrought 
out  from  the  deep  and  chastened  experience  of  the  purest 
and  noblest  of  minds  in  many  ages  of  Christian  faith. 
They  are  worthy  to  be  held  fast  in  mind  and  heart  by 
frequent  repetition.  Humble  in  confession,  special  in 
petition,  exalted  in  praise,  they  express  the  wants,  the 
desires,  and  the  aspirations  of  all  hearts.  If  in  any 
place  there  should  be  no  preaching  of  the  gospel  save 
the  united  and  devout  reading  of  this  service  with  the 
appropriate  selections  from  the  Scriptures,  all  who 
joined  heartily  in  such  worship  would  have  truthful  and 
exalted  views  of  God  and  duty,  and  they  would  know  the 
way  of  salvation  by  Christ. 

I  have  not  been  accustomed  to  the  use  of  written 
formulas  in  conducting  public  worship.  But  I  have 
felt  the  need  of  more  order,  fulness,  and  propriety  than 
ordinarily  appear  in  extemporaneous  prayers  from  the 
pulpit.  And  I  have  desired  some  simple,  familiar,  and 
accepted  form  of  worship  in  which  minister  and  people 
alike  can  join  with  heart  and  voice.  The  preparation 
of  this  manual  is  a  sign  that  many  others  have  felt  the 
same  want,  and  it  seems  to  me  that  the  selections  and  the 


INTRODUCTION. 


IX 


order  of  service  set  forth  in  the  book  are  well  fitted  to 
answer  an  increasing  demand.  If  the  widely  extended 
movement  towards  the  adoption  of  some  written  and 
responsive  form  of  worship  can  be  made  to  follow  the 
lead  of  this  manual,  it  will  be  safely  and  wisely  led.  I 
feel  assured  that  the  work  of  the  compiler  will  be 
accepted  by  many  with  full  and  hearty  approbation ; 
and  that  many  others,  who  make  no  public  use  of  pre- 
scribed forms  in  worship,  will  thank  him  for  helping 
them  to  attain  a  richer,  purer,  and  more  scriptural  ex- 
pression of  devotional  feeling  when  speaking  for  them- 
selves and  others  in  prayer. 

Daniel  March. 


GONTENTS 

PAGE 

FiEST  Sunday.  —  Morning  Service    .        .        .  .13 

"           "             Afternoon  Service     ...  21 

Second  Sunday.  —  Morning  Service  .        .        .  .27 

"             "            Afternoon  Service  ...  35 

Third  Sunday.  —  Morning  Service   .        .        .  .43 

"            "           Afternoon  Service    ...  52 

Fourth  Sunday.  — Morning  Service         .        .  .60 

"              "            Afternoon  Service         .        .  68 

Fifth  Sunday. — Morning  Service    .        .        .  .76 

"           "             Afternoon  Service    ...  85 

Sixth  Sunday.  —  Morning  Service    .        .        .  .95 

"           "            Afternoon  Service     .        .        .  114 

Psalter.  —  Selections  from  the  Psalms  .        .  .131 

Selections  from  Other  Parts  of  the  Scriptures  198 

xi 


MOBNINO  SERVICE. 

\_The  congregation  being  assembled,  the  Minister  may  recite  one  or 
more  of  the  following  sentences.'] 

SEEK  ye  the  Lord  while  He  may  be  found ;  call 
upon  Him  while  He  is  near.  Let  the  wicked  for- 
sake his  way,  and  the  unrighteous  man  his  thoughts ; 
and  let  him  return  unto  the  Lord,  and  He  will  have 
mercy  upon  him,  and  to  our  God,  for  He  will  abun- 
dantly pardon. 

Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord ;  let  all  the  inhab- 
itants of  the  world  stand  in  awe  of  Him  :  for  He 
spake,  and  it  was  done ;  He  commanded,  and  it  stood 
fast. 

Blessed  is  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  Lord ;  and 
the  people  whom  He  hath  chosen  for  His  own  inherit- 
ance. 

2  13 


14  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them  that  fear 
Him,  upon  them  that  hope  in  His  mercy. 

Having  these  promises,  Brethren,  let  us  draw  near 
to  the  throne  of  grace  with  true  hearts,  in  full  assur- 
ance of  faith.     Let  us  pray. 

FIRST  PRAYER. 

O  God,  whom  heaven  and  the  heaven  of  heavens 
cannot  contain,  but  who  dwellest  with  humble  and 
contrite  hearts,  look  in  Thy  mercy  upon  us  who  are 
here,  assembled,  according  to  Thine  ordinance,  to  oifer 
up  our  sacrifices  of  prayer  and  praise  before  Thy  divine 
majesty. 

Grant  unto  us  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  we  entreat  Thee,  O 
Lord,  to  guide  and  sanctify  us,  that  we  may  be  ac- 
ceptable in  Thy  sight,  and  may  obtain  our  petitions ; 
for  we  come  before  Thee  not  in  our  own  name,  but  in 
the  name  of  our  great  High-Priest  and  Advocate, 
Jesus  Christ. 

\_At  the  end  of  this,  and  all  the  other  prayers,  the  Congregation  should 
answer,  Amen.] 

We  thank  Thee,  O  God  our  heavenly  Father,  for 
that  message  of  grace  and  mercy  which  Thou  hast  sent 
unto  us  in  the  gospel  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ.  Dis- 
pose and  enable  us,  we  pray  Thee,  to  receive  the  same 
in  faith  and  love,  and  to  walk  worthy  of  our  high 
calling,  not  turning  the  grace  of  God  into  licentious- 


FIRST  S  UNDA  Y—  MORNING  SER  VICE.  1 5 

ness,  but  bringing  forth  continually  the  fruits  of  holy 
obedience,  to  the  praise  of  Thy  name ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  oar  Lord,  who  taught  us  thus  to  pray : 

Our  Father  which  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed  be  thy 
name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  forgive  our 
debtors.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver 
us  from  evil.  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power, 
and  the  glory  forever.     Amen. 

The  Psalter  for  the  day  of  the  month.    Lesson  from  Old  Testament. 

Hymn. 

SECOND  PRAYER. 

O  God,  who  hast  given  Thy  holy  Word  to  be  a 
light  unto  our  feet  and  a  lamp  unto  our  path,  guide 
our  steps  at  all  times  in  the  way  of  Thy  precepts. 
Suffer  us  not  to  go  astray  from  Thee,  or  to  err 
from  Thy  truth.  Acknowledging  our  own  ignorance 
and  the  deceitfulness  of  our  hearts,  we  call  upon  Thee, 
O  God,  for  help  and  deliverance,  who  savest  all  them 
that  put  their  trust  in  Thee.    Amen, 

O  Lord  our  merciful  Father,  be  pleased  to  guide 
and  defend  us  in  all  our  ways,  that  we  may  be  deliv- 
ered in  all  dangers  and  temptations  of  this  day ;  and 
may  so  follow  the  example  and  pattern  which  Thy 
dear  Son  hath  left  us,  both  in  joyfully  bearing  and 
constantly  performing  Thy  holy  will,  that  we  may 
glorify  Thy  name,  and  may  abide  in  Thy  love;  even 


16  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

as  He  kept  Thy  commandments  and  abode  in  Thy 
love.     Amen. 

O  Lord  God  Almighty,  who  makest  all  things 
work  together  for  good  to  them  that  love  Thee,  we 
pray  that  Thou  wouldst  so  order  the  course  of  Thy 
providence  respecting  us,  and  so  enlighten  and  pu- 
rify our  souls,  that  all  the  events  of  this  life  may  be 
made  conducive  to  our  eternal  salvation  ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  Father,  who  workest 
in  Thy  children  both  to  desire  and  to  perform  those 
things  that  please  Thee,  grant  us  grace  that  we  may 
pursue  our  several  callings  and  duties  in  the  world 
with  a  devout,  holy,  and  heavenly  mind,  considering 
that  we  are  ever  in  Thy  presence  and  under  Thine  eye; 
that  in  all  our  works  and  labors,  working  the  work 
of  God,  and  laboring  for  the  meat  that  endureth  unto 
everlasting  life,  we  may  be  found  good  and  faithful 
servants,  and  may  finally  enter  into  the  joy  of  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

O  God,  everlasting  and  almighty,  who  art  the  Cre- 
ator and  Preserver  of  all  men,  and  who  wiliest  not 
that  any  should  perish,  but  that  all  should  come  to 
repentance,  send  forth  Thy  light  and  Thy  truth  among 
all  nations.     Amen. 

Guide  all  Thy  flock  in  the  paths  of  truth,  right- 
eousness, and  peace,  and  make  them  to  be  numbered 
with  Thy  saints  in  glory  everlasting.     Amen. 

Comfort  the  afflicted ;  send  consolation  and  joy  to 


FIRST  S  UNDA  Y—  MORNING  SER  VICE.  1 7 

those  that  are  in  trouble  and  sorrow ;  hear  the  groan- 
ing of  the  prisoners ;  deliver  the  oppressed  from  him 
that  spoileth  him ;  relieve  the  wants  of  the  poor,  and 
save  the  afflicted  people.  Arise,  O  God,  for  judgment, 
and  save  all  the  meek  of  the  earth.     Amen. 

O  God,  who  hast  revealed  to  us  the  light  of  Thy 
gospel  and  called  us  into  the  fellowship  of  Thy  Son, 
grant  that  we  may  put  away  all  the  works  of  dark- 
ness, and  may  walk  in  purity,  uprightness,  and  truth ; 
that  we  may  have  fellowship  with  Thee,  for  Thou  art 
light,  and  in  Thee  there  is  no  darkness  at  all ;  that  so, 
when  the  shadows  of  this  mortal  life  are  passed  away, 
we  may  behold  those  things  which  the  eye  of  man 
hath  not  seen,  and  be  made  partakers  of  everlasting 
glory  ;  through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Grant,  we  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we,  who  have 
believed  in  the  name  of  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  may 
die  daily  through  His  death,  and  also  may  be  quick- 
ened through  the  power  of  His  resurrection.  Being 
crucified  with  Christ,  may  we  live  to  Thee  through 
faith  in  the  Son  of  God,  who  loved  us  and  gave  Him- 
self for  us ;  that  when  He  shall  appear  in  glory,  we 
also  may  be  manifested  as  Thy  sons,  and  may  inherit 
the  kingdom  which  Thou  hast  prepared  for  them  that 
love  Thee.     Amen. 

Almighty  and  most  gracious  God,  look  in  Thy 
compassion  upon  our  manifold  infirmities,  and  up- 
hold us  by  Thy  mighty  power.  Let  us  not  faint  or 
be  weary  in  running  the  race  that  is  set  before  us ; 
2*  B 


18  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

but,  animated  by  Thy  promises,  may  we  be  strong 
both  to  do  and  to  endure  Thy  holy  will,  looking  unto 
our  merciful  High-Priest,  Jesus  Christ,  who  Himself 
suffered  and  was  tempted,  and  is  able  to  succor  us 
when  we  are  tempted.     Amen. 

Almighty  God,  the  Creator  of  all  things,  who  hast 
so  loved  the  world  as  to  give  Thy  Son,  that  they  who 
were  far  oif  might  be  brought  near  unto  Thee,  send 
forth  Thy  gospel  into  all  lands,  and  hasten  the  time 
when  all  the  kindreds  of  the  nations  shall  turn  unto 
the  Lord,  and  Jew  and  Gentile  shall  be  one  flock, 
under  one  Shepherd,  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

O  God,  merciful  Father,  look  upon  all  Thy  family, 
which  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  hath  purchased  with  His 
own  blood.  Deliver  them  from  ignorance  and  sin, 
and  from  the  power  of  death;  and  grant  them  a 
portion  in  that  kingdom,  the  hope  of  which  Thou 
hast  inspired  in  the  hearts  of  Thy  chosen ;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  who  was  dead  and  is  alive  again,  and 
liveth  for  ever ;  and  who  sitteth  at  Thy  right  hand, 
till  all  things  are  put  under  His  feet,  and  Death,  the 
last  enemy,  is  destroyed.     Amen. 

Send  forth  Thy  Holy  Spirit  the  Comforter,  we  en- 
treat Thee,  O  Thou  God  of  all  grace  and  consolation, 
into  the  hearts  of  those  who,  under  Thy  wise  and  holy 
providence,  are  called  to  endure  any  sickness,  trouble, 
or  adversity.  Let  Thy  fatherly  chastisement,  though 
for  the  present  it  be  not  joyous  but  grievous,  work 
the  peaceable  fruit  of  righteousness  in  them  that  are 


FIRST  S  UNDA  Y—  MORNING  SER  VICE.  1 9 

exercised  thereby.  Enrich  their  souls  with  faith  and 
hope,  with  patience  and  fortitude;  and  while  they 
look  at  those  things  which  are  not  seen,  may  their 
present  affliction  work  for  them  a  far  more  exceeding, 
even  an  eternal  weight  of  glory.     Amen. 

We  pray  that  Thou  wouldst  grant  a  spirit  of  wis- 
dom and  judgment  to  the  Ministers  and  Counsellors 
of  the  States,  to  Magistrates,  Judges,  and  all  that  are 
invested  with  authority ;  that  we,  under  them,  may 
lead  a  quiet  and  peaceable  life  in  godliness  and  hon- 
esty, adorning  the  doctrine  of  God  our  Saviour. 
Amen. 

And  bestow  Thy  blessing  upon  all  conditions  of 
men  among  us.  Bless  them  in  the  work  of  their 
hands ;  prosper  their  honest  industry ;  grant  unto 
them  the  things  that  are  needful  for  the  body  and  the 
life  that  now  is ;  above  all,  make  them  rich  towards 
God  and  heirs  of  thine  everlasting  kingdom.     Amen. 

We  pray  for  our  kindred,  our  friends,  and  all  whom 
Thou  hast  made  the  instruments  of  Thy  grace  and 
bounty  to  us,  that  Thou  wouldst  reward  and  bless  them 
abundantly;  and  also  for  our  enemies,  that  Thou 
wouldst  grant  them  repentance,  and  enable  us  to  for- 
give them  from  the  heart.     Amen. 

O  God,  whose  blessing  is  upon  them  that  fear  Thee 
from  generation  to  generation,  we  desire  to  commit 
ourselves  to  Thee  as  a  faithful  Creator,  who  hast  said,  '^  I 
will  never  leave  thee  nor  forsake  thee.''  Strengthen 
us  that  we  may  seek  first  Thy  kingdom  and  righteous- 


20  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

ness,  trusting  in  Thy  promise  that  all  things  needful 
shall  be  added  unto  us.  And  seeing  we  brought 
nothing  into  this  world  and  can  take  nothing  out, 
mav  we,  having  food  and  raiment,  be  therewith  con- 
tent.    Amen. 

Lesson  from  New  Testament.    Hymn.      Sermon 

PRAYER. 

Almighty,  Eternal  God,  who  dost  so  heartily  de- 
sire our  salvation,  and  dost  so  faithfully  warn  us  in 
manifold  ways  to  think  in  earnest  on  the  things  that 
belong  to  our  peace ;  we  pray  Thee  humbly  give  us 
Thy  good  Spirit,  that  we  may  believe  in  this  Thy  great 
love  and  faithfulness  with  our  whole  hearts,  and  may 
not  trifle  away  our  time  of  grace,  but  follow  Thy  voice 
which  bids  us  come  to  Thee  while  it  is  yet  to-day  ;  for 
the  sake  of  Thy  dear  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Hymn.    Doxology.    Benediction. 


AFTERNOON  SERVICE. 

[The  congregation  being  assembled,  the  Minister  may  recite  one  or  more 
of  the  folloviing  sentences.'} 

LOOK  unto  me  and  be  ye  saved,  all  the  ends  of  the 
earth ;  for  I  am  God,  and  there  is  none  else. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  call  upon  Him  ; 
to  all  that  call  upon  Him  in  truth. 

He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  Him  : 
He  also  will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  save  them. 

The  Lord  reigneth ;  let  the  people  tremble :  He 
sitteth  between  the  cherubim  ;  let  the  earth  be  moved. 

The  Lord  is  great  in  Zion ;  and  He  is  high  above 
all  the  people. 

Exalt  ye  the  Lord  our  God,  and  worship  at  His 
footstool ;  for  He  is  holy. 

Brethren,  let  us  with  humble  and  contrite  hearts 
draw  near  to  the  throne  of  grace,  in  the  name  of  our 
great  High-Priest  and  Advocate,  Jesus  Christ. 

21 


22  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 


FIRST  PR  A  YER. 

O  Lord  our  heavenly  Father,  wlio  hast  commanded 
uy  not  to  forsake  the  assembling  of  ourselves  together, 
he  pleased  to  sanctify  and  bless  our  meeting  together 
at  this  time ;  and  grant  that,  by  Thy  Word  and  Spirit, 
our  minds  may  be  enlightened,  our  hearts  cleansed, 
and  our  wills  directed  to  keep  Thy  holy  command- 
ments ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Redeemer.     Amen. 

We  confess  our  sins  before  Thee,  O  God,  Thou  right- 
eous Judge,  to  whom  all  things  are  naked  and  open. 
We  have  done  evil  in  Thy  sight,  transgressing  Thy 
law,  which  is  holy,  just,  and  good;  and  we  are  verily 
guilty  before  Thee. 

We  praise  Thy  name  that  when  we  were  enemies  we 
were  reconciled  unto  Thee  by  the  death  of  Thy  Son, 
and  for  the  comfortable  assurance  that  if  we  confess 
our  sins.  Thou  art  faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our 
sins,  and  to  cleanse  us  from  all  unrighteousness. 

Be  it  unto  us,  0  Lord,  according  to  Thy  word. 

Justify  us  freely  by  Thy  grace,  through  the  redemp- 
tion that  is  in  Christ  Jesus ;  that,  having  our  hearts 
sprinkled  from  an  evil  conscience,  we  may  serve  Thee 
in  holiness  and  righteousness  all  our  days,  rejoicing 
in  the  hope  of  Thy  glory,  and  waiting  for  the  appearing 
and  kingdom  of  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 

Amen. 

O  God,  Thou  Father  of  lights,  and  fountain  of  all 
wisdom  and  knowledge,  we  thank  Thee  that  Thou 


FIRST  SUNDA  Y—  AFTERNOON  SER  VICE.         23 


hast  sent  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  into  the  world  to  en- 
lighten our  darkness,  and  to  guide  us  in  the  ways  of 
truth  and  righteousness.  May  we  hear  His  voice ; 
may  we  know  and  embrace  the  doctrine  which  He 
hath  taught  us;  may  we  render  a  willing  obedience 
to  His  precepts ;  may  we  follow  His  example ;  and, 
finally,  may  we  receive  those  exceeding  great  and 
precious  promises  which  He  hath  given  us.  Grant 
this,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  through  the  same 
Jesus  Christ,  who  is  our  Prophet,  our  Priest,  and  our 
King.  A7nen. 

Psalter  for  the  day.     Lesson  from  Scriptures.    Hipnn. 

SECOND  PRAYER. 

O  God,  whose  word  is  quick  and  powerful  and 
sharper  than  a  two-edged  sword,  grant  unto  us  who  are 
here  before  Thee,  and  to  all  Thy  people  everywhere, 
that  we  may  receive  Thy  truth  into  our  hearts  in  faith 
and  love.  By  it  may  we  be  taught  and  guided,  up- 
held and  comforted  ;  that  we  be  no  longer  children  in 
understanding,  but  grow  in  grace  unto  the  stature  of 
a  perfect  man  in  Christ  Jesus,  and  so  be  prepared  for 
every  good  word  and  work,  to  the  honor  of  Thy  name  ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

Be  pleased,  almighty  and  most  gracious  God,  to 
increase  our  faith,  hope,  and  charity,  our  patience, 
fortitude,  and  meekness,  our  zeal  and  diligence  in  Thy 
service.  May  we,  through  Thy  grace,  mortify  all  sin- 
ful affections,  resist  and  subdue  all  evil  habits,  and 


24  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

abound  in  every  good  work.  Let  our  good  resolu- 
tions be  ripened  into  acts  and  habits  of  holiness  and 
virtue,  that  we  may  be  as  epistles  of  Christ,  Thy  laws 
being  written  in  our  hearts  and  upon  our  whole  lives  ; 
that  so  we  may  walk  worthy  of  our  high  vocation  and 
adorn  the  doctrine  of  God  our  Saviour.  Amen. 

Dwell  in  our  hearts,  w^e  pray  Thee,  O  Lord  God, 
and  make  us  temples  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit ;  that  whereas 
in  ourselves  we  are  weak,  corrupt,  and  mortal,  we  may 
through  Thee  be  strengthened  and  sanctified,  and 
finally,  having  obtained  the  victory  over  death,  may 
reign  in  immortal  life;  through  Him  who  died  for 
our  sins  and  rose  aigain  for  our  justification,  and  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  the  Father  in  the  unity  of  the 
Spirit,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

Gracious  God,  Father  of  mercies,  who  hast  sent 
Thy  Son  into  the  world,  that  whosoever  followeth  Him 
might  not  walk  in  darkness,  grant,  we  beseech  Thee, 
that  Thy  gospel  may  speedily  be  preached  among  all 
nations,  that  all  flesh  may  see  the  salvation  of  God. 

Let  the  kingdoms  of  this  world  at  length  become 
the  kingdoms  of  our  Lord  and  of  His  Christ.  Take 
the  veil  from  the  heart  of  the  Jew,  that  he  may  see 
the  end  of  that  law  which  was  commanded  unto  the 
fathers,  and  let  all  the  nations  turn  unto  the  Lord  ; 
through  our  Mediator  Jesus  Christ.  Ameti. 

O  God,  everlasting  and  almighty,  whose  grace  hath 
appeared,  bringing  salvation  to  all  men,  teach  us  to 
deny    ungodliness    and    worldly    lusts,    and    to   live 


FIRST  S  UN  DA  Y—  A  FTERNO  ON  SER  VICE.         25 

soberly,  righteously,  and  godly  in  this  present  world, 
looking  for  the  blessed  hope,  even  the  glorious  appear- 
ing of  the  great  God  and  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  who 
gave  Himself  for  us  that  He  might  redeem  us  from 
all  iniquity.     Amen. 

Eternal  God,  who  quickeneth  all  things,  and  by 
whose  Spirit  the  Church,  which  is  the  body  of  Thy 
Son,  is  governed  and  sanctified,  we  pray  tliat  all  who 
profess  His  religion  may  adorn  His  doctrine  by  walk- 
ing as  Christ  walked,  that  they  and  we  may  at  length 
obtain  that  incorruptible  crown  which  Thou  hast 
promised  to  them  that  love  Thee. 

And  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  who  hast  built  Thy 
Church  upon  the  foundation  of  the  apostles  and 
prophets,  Jesus  Christ  Himself  being  the  chief  corner- 
stone, to  grant  a  spirit  of  wisdom  and  power  to  Thy 
servants  who  are  appointed  to  labor  in  the  ministry 
of  the  Word ;  that  by  their  doctrine  and  example  Thy 
saints  may  be  built  up  in  their  holy  faith,  and  sinners 
may  be  converted  unto  Thee.  And  everywhere  let 
Thy  word  have  free  course  and  be  glorified ;  through 
Him  who  is  the  Apostle  and  High-Priest  of  our  pro- 
fession, Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

Father  of  mercies,  look  down  in  compassion  upon 
the  sick  and  afflicted,  upon  the  poor,  the  miserable, 
and  the  dying,  upon  the  friendless,  the  despairing, 
and  the  tempted,  and  upon  all  who  are  in  danger,  neces- 
sity, or  tribulation. 

Send  them  comfort  and  deliverance,  O  God ;  and 
3 


26  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

do  Thou,  who  makest  all  things  work  together  for 
good  to  them  that  love  thee,  sanctify  their  pains  and 
sorrows  to  the  health  and  salvation  of  their  souls  in 
the  day  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

We  beseech  Thee,  O  God,  to  bless  all  men ;  bring 
them  to  the  knowledge  and  obedience  of  the  truth. 

Break  Thou  the  arm  of  the  oppressor  everywhere ; 
and  scatter  the  people  that  delight  in  war ; 

And  in  all  the  earth  let  Thy  kingdom  come,  which 
is  righteousness  and  peace  and  joy  in  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Amen. 

Hymn.     Sermon, 

PRAYER. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us ;  grant  that  we  may 
receive  Thy  word  into  good  and  honest  hearts,  and 
may  bring  forth  the  fruit  of  good  living,  to  the  honor 
of  Thy  great  name.     Amen. 

O  God,  who  hast  given  the  day  to  man  for  labor, 
and  the  night  for  rest,  protect  us  by  Thy  watchful 
providence  during  the  coming  night,  and  all  the 
nights  and  days  of  our  pilgrimage.  Cover  all  our 
sins  with  Thy  mercy,  as  Thou  coverest  the  earth  with 
darkness  during  the  night-watches.  And  when  our 
days  are  ended,  and  our  work  is  finished  in  this 
world,  may  we  depart  hence  in  the  blessed  assurance 
of  Thy  favor,  and  in  the  certain  hope  of  the  resurrec- 
tion to  immortal  life,  v\^hich  Thou  hast  given  us  in 
our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

Hymn.     Doxology.     Benediction. 


MORNING  SERVICE. 

[The  congregation  being  assembled,  the  Minister  may  recite  the  foll&W' 
ing  sentences-l 

DRAW"  nigh  unto  God,  and  He  will  draw  nigh 
unto  you. 
Cast  away  from  you  all  your  transgressions,  whereby 
ye  have  transgressed ;  and  make  you  a  new  heart  and 
a  right  spirit :  for  why  will  ye  die,  O  house  of  Israel  ? 
For  I  have  no  pleasure  in  the  death  of  him  that  dieth, 
saith  the  Lord  God  :  wherefore  turn  yourselves,  and 
live  ye. 

Brethren,  we  are  here  assembled  in  obedience  to  the 
command  that  we  forsake  not  the  assembling  of  our- 
selves together,  and  in  hope  of  that  promise  which 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  hath  given  to  His  disciples, 
that  wherever  two  or  three  shall  meet  together  in  His 
name,  He  will  be  in  the  midst  of  them.  Let  us,  there- 
fore, with  reverence  and  godly  fear,  draw  nigh  to  the 
throne  of  grace,  that  we  may  obtain  mercy  and  find 

grace  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

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28  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 


FIRST  PR  A  YER. 

Almighty  God,  the  Maker  of  all  things  visible  and 
invisible,  the  Creator  and  Preserver,  who  hast  sent 
Thy  Son  to  bring  us  near,  who  by  our  sins  were  far 
off,  and  to  redeem  us,  and  make  us  sons  of  God,  and 
heirs  of  eternal  life;  grant  unto  us  Thy  grace  and 
blessing,  as  we  are  here  assembled  to  offer  up  our 
common  supplications  before  Thy  Divine  Majesty; 
to  confess  our  sins  and  iniquities,  and  to  render  thanks 
unto  Thy  name  for  Thy  great  goodness  and  mercy. 

May  we  put  away  all  heedlessness  and  levity,  all 
vain  thoughts  and  distracting  cares;  and  may  we 
draw  near  to  Thy  presence  with  earnest,  humble,  and 
faithful  hearts,  in  the  Spirit  of  holiness  and  truth. 

And  let  our  worship  and  service,  being  offered  in 
the  name  and  Spirit  of  Thy  Son,  be  acceptable  to 
Thee,  and  profitable  to  us ;  through  Him  who  is  our 
Mediator  and  Advocate,  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

We  confess  before  Thee,  O  God,  our  Heavenly 
Father,  that  we  are  miserable  sinners ;  for  we  have 
transgressed  thy  holy  laws  times  innumerable  in 
thought,  word,  and  deed. 

We  have  not  loved  Thee  with  all  our  hearts ;  nei- 
ther have  we  loved  our  neighbor  as  ourselves. 

We  have  not  glorified  Thee  with  our  bodies  and 
our  spirits;  but  we  have  lived  in  ungodliness,  in 
pride,  and  vanity ;  in  envy  and  uncharitableness ;  in 
covetousness  and  discontent. 


SECOND  SUNDAY—  MORNING  SERVICE.        29 

We  have  loved  the  world,  and  the  things  that  are 
of  the  world,  and  have  not  set  our  affection  on  things 
above,  or  laid  up  treasure  in  heaven,  where  Christ, 
our  risen  Lord,  sitteth  at  Thy  right  hand. 

Almighty  God,  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
who  hast  in  Thy  gospel  proclaimed  remission  of  sins 
to  all  them  that  believe  in  the  name  of  Thy  Son,  and 
repent  of  their  transgressions  against  Thee,  confirm 
us,  we  beseech  Thee,  in  the  faith  and  hope  of  this  Thy 
promise ;  and  for  this  end  so  work  in  us  by  Thy  Holy 
Spirit,  that  we  may  embrace  and  hold  fast  Thy  truth 
in  a  pure  conscience  unto  the  end,  and  also  may  bring 
forth  fruits  meet  for  repentance;  that  being  justified 
freely  by  Thy  grace,  and  walking  continually  in  the 
way  of  Thy  commandments,  we  may  glorify  Thy 
holy  name,  and  may  know  that  we  are  indeed  Thy 
children,  and  heirs  of  the  kingdom  which  Thou  hast 
promised  to  them  that  love  Thee.     Amen. 

Our  Father  which  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed  be  Thy 
name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  forgive  our 
debtors.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  de- 
liver us  from  evil :  for  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  forever.     Amen. 

Psalter  for  the  day.     Old  Testament  Lesson,     Hymn. 


30  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 


SECOND  PRAYER. 

O  God,  who  desirest  not  sacrifice,  and  hast  no  de- 
light in  burnt-offering,  but  hast  showed  us  what  is 
good,  and  requirest  of  us  to  do  justly,  to  love  mercy, 
and  to  walk  humbly  with  Thee,  grant  us,  we  pray 
Thee,  true  repentance  of  our  sins  and  godly  sorrow, 
and  so  direct  and  govern  our  hearts  and  lives  that  we 
may  render  a  constant  and  unfeigned  obedience  to 
Thy  holy  laws ;  that,  offering  to  Thee  the  sacrifices 
of  righteousness,  we  may  be  acceptable  in  Thy  sight, 
and  may  obtain  our  jDctitions ;  through  Jesus  Christ, 
who  is  our  High-Priest  and  sacrifice.     Amen. 

O  God,  Thou  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible, 
the  blessed  and  only  Potentate,  may  we,  who  cannot 
see  Thee  with  the  eye  of  flesh,  behold  Thee  steadfastly 
with  the  eye  of  faith,  that  we  faint  not  under  the 
manifold  temptations  and  afflictions  of  this  mortal 
life,  but  endure  as  seeing  Thee  who  art  invisible ;  that 
after  we  have  done  and  suffered  Thy  will  upon  the 
earth,  we  may  behold  the  vision  of  God  in  heaven, 
and  be  made  partakers  of  those  joys  unspeakable 
which  Thou  hast  promised  to  them  that  love  Thee. 

Ajiien. 

O  God,  our  bountiful  Benefactor,  we  thank  Thee 
for  the  bread  that  perisheth,  and  for  all  the  good 
things  of  this  present  life.  May  we  receive  them 
with  gratitude,  and  enjoy  them  with  temperance  and 
charity.     But  man  liveth  not  by  bread  alone.     Make 


SECOND  SUNDAY— MORNING  SERVICE.         31 

US  to  hunger  and  thirst  after  righteousness ;  that  our 
souls  may  at  length  be  satisfied  with  the  fulness  of 
Thv  truth  and  grace ;  through  Him  who  is  the  bread 
of  life  and  giveth  life  unto  the  world,  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

Most  gracious  God,  who  didst  send  Thy  Son  into 
the  world  to  die  for  our  sins,  and  to  rise  again  for  our 
justification ;  grant  that  we,  who  have  been  baptized 
into  His  death,  may  put  away  all  the  corruptions  and 
pollutions  of  the  old  man ;  all  evil  thoughts,  unholy 
desires,  and  malignant  passions ;  and  may  we  rise 
with  Christ  to  newness  of  life ;  abounding  in  godli- 
ness, justice,  charity,  and  meekness;  in  purity  and 
temperance ;  in  fortitude,  patience,  and  resignation ; 
that  we  may  be  indeed  followers  of  Christ  in  all  the 
steps  of  His  blessed  and  holy  life;  and  may  walk 
worthy  of  our  high  vocation ;  through  Him  who  is 
our  Redeemer  and  Lord,  and  who  suffered  for  us  in 
the  flesh,  leaving  us  an  example  that  we  should  fol- 
low His  steps.  Amen. 

God  of  all  grace  and  consolation,  whose  Son  Jesus 
Christ  hath  ascended  on  high,  leading  captivity  cap- 
tive and  receiving  gifts  for  men,  leave  not  us  Thy 
family  comfortless,  but  send  forth  into  our  hearts 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  to  abide  with  us  forever ;  that  we, 
being  taught  and  quickened,  purified  and  strengthened, 
by  Thy  heavenly  grace,  may  faithfully  and  joyfully 
serve  Thee  all  our  days ;  through  Christ  our  Lord. 

Amen. 


32  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

Blessed  Lord,  whose  will  it  is  that  all  men  should 
be  saved,  and  who  hast  commanded  us  to  make  inter- 
cessions and  prayers  for  all  men,  we  oifer  up  before 
Thee  our  supplications  for  the  whole  human  race,  that 
they  may  be  brought  to  the  knowledge  and  obedience 
of  the  truth : 

For  all  Thy  people  upon  earth,  that  they  may  fight 
the  good  fight  and  lay  hold  on  eternal  life;  and  may 
so  run  the  race  that  is  set  before  them  that  in  due 
time  they  may  obtain  the  prize : 

For  all  the  afflicted,  that  it  may  please  Thee  to 
sanctify,  uphold,  and  comfort  them,  and  to  redeem 
their  souls  from  all  evil. 

Look  down  from  the  height  of  Thy  sanctuary,  O 
merciful  Father,  upon  the  sick,  the  sorrowful,  and  the 
dying ;  upon  widows  and  orphans  ;  upon  the  despair- 
ing and  the  tempted ;  and  upon  those  who  have  not 
God  in  all  their  thoughts.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon 
them,  and  upon  us  also,  for  we  are  men  of  like  pas- 
sions, and  compassed  about  with  infirmity.  Grant 
unto  us  to  be  humble,  sober,  and  watchful,  that  we 
may  stand  in  the  evil  day. 

We  pray  for  our  kindred,  friends,  and  benefactors, 
that  Thou  wouldst  enrich  them  with  Thy  favor,  and 
grant  unto  them  a  portion  in  Thy  heavenly  kingdom  : 

And  for  our  enemies ;  that  Thou  wouldst  forgive 
them,  and  enable  us  to  forgive  them  from  the  heart; 
that,  rendering  good  for  evil,  we  may  be  indeed  Thy 
children,  and  perfect  as  our  Father  in  heaven  is  per- 
fect. Amen, 


SECOND  SUNDAY— MORNING  SERVICE.         33 

O  God,  tliou  King  of  glory,  who  rulest  all  the  na- 
tions of  the  world,  and  to  whom  pertain  all  might, 
majesty,  and  dominion  in  heaven  and  earth,  we  be- 
seech Thee  to  regard  with  Thy  favor  the  President 
of  the  United  States,  the  Governor  of  this  common- 
wealth, the  Members  of  both  Houses  of  Congress,  all 
Magistrates  and  Judges,  and  all  persons  invested  with 
authority.  Be  pleased  to  grant  unto  them  a  spirit 
of  wisdom  and  of  the  fear  of  the  Lord ;  and  may  we, 
and  all  under  them,  lead  a  quiet  and  peaceable  life 
in  godliness  and  honesty,  showing  forth  Thy  praise, 
who  hast  called  us  out  of  darkness  into  the  marvel- 
lous light  of  Thy  gospel.  Amen, 

O  God,  by  whose  gracious  providence  we  enjoy  the 
good  things  of  this  present  life,  and  also  all  things 
pertaining  to  godliness  and  the  life  eternal,  we.  Thy 
unworthy  servants,  unite  with  one  heart  in  rendering 
thanks  and  praise  unto  Thy  great  name. 

Enable  us,  we  entreat  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  manifest 
our  gratitude  by  a  willing  and  constant  obedience  to 
Thy  righteous  commands,  and  by  walking,  at  all 
times,  after  the  example  of  Him  whom  Thou  didst 
send  into  the  world  to  take  away  its  sin,  and  make  us 
sons  of  God,  and  heirs  of  immortal  life;  and  who 
hath  taught  us,  in  the  spirit  of  adoption,  thus  to  pray  % 

Our  Father  which  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  Thy 
name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.     And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  forgive  our 

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34  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

debtors.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver 
us  from  evil :  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  forever.  Amen. 

Lesson  from  New  Testament.     Hymn.     Sermon. 

PRAYER. 

Almighty  and  Eternal  God,  who  hast  graciously 
bestowed  on  us  the  clear  light  of  Thy  Word,  whereby 
we,  notwithstanding  our  sins,  can  attain  through  Christ 
a  childlike  trust  in  Thee ;  we  humbly  pray  Thee  give 
us  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  trust  Thy  Word  with 
our  whole  hearts,  and,  relying  wholly  upon  Thee,  may 
deny  the  world  and  ourselves,  and  bear  tlie  Cross  after 
Thy  dear  Son  in  steadfast  patience,  through  the  same 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen, 

Hymn.     Doxology.     Benediction. 


AFTERNOON  SERVICE. 

[The  congregation  being  assembled,  the  Minister  may  recite  the  following 
sentenees.l 

THE  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  righteous ;  and 
His  ears  are  open  to  their  cry. 
The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a  broken 
heart ;  and  saveth  such  as  be  of  a  contrite  spirit. 

Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you ;  seek,  and  ye  shall 
find ;  knock,  and  it  shall  be  opened  unto  you :  for 
every  one  that  asketh  receiveth  ;  and  he  that  seeketh 
findeth  ;  and  to  hi  in  that  knocketh  it  shall  be  opened. 

Brethren,  let  us  draw  near  to  the  throne  of  grace 
with  reverence  and  godly  fear,  in  the  name  of  our 
Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Let  us  pray. 

FIRST  PRAYER. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who  hast  promised 
that  in  all  places  where  Thou  dost  record  Thy  name 
Thou  wilt  meet  with  Thy  servants  and  bless  them, 

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fulfil  to  lis  at  this  time  Thy  promise,  we  beseech 
Thee,  and  malve  us  joyful  in  Thy  house  of  prayer. 

Solemnize  and  purify  our  minds :  raise  our  hearts 
to  Thee :  endow  us  with  wisdom  and  understanding : 
may  we  know,  believe,  and  love  Thy  truth ;  and  let 
the  words  of  our  mouths  and  the  meditations  of  our 
hearts  be  acceptable  in  Thy  sight,  O  Lord,  our  strength 
and  our  Redeemer.  Amen. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us  ;  for  we  daily  sin  against 
Thee,  transgressing  Thy  holy  laws,  failing  of  the  duty 
Thou  requirest  of  us,  and  grieving  Thy  Spirit  of 
grace.  Through  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son,  who  is  the 
propitiation  for  our  sins,  and  who  ever  liveth  in  Thy 
presence  in  heaven,  our  High-Priest  and  Mediator, 
be  pleased,  O  Lord,  merciful  Father,  to  blot  out  all 
our  offences,  our  ignorances  and  negligences,  our  un- 
faithfulness in  Thy  service,  our  sloth  and  pride,  our 
love  of  the  world,  and  all  our  secret  faults  and  pre- 
sumptuous sins,  by  which  we  have  been  disobedient 
unto  Thy  heavenly  calling,  and  have  merited  Thy 
just  displeasure.  If  Thou  shouldst  enter  into  judg- 
ment, we  could  not  stand ;  but  there  is  mercy  with 
Thee  that  Thou  may  est  be  feared. 

O  God,  who  despisest  not  the  sighing  of  a  contrite 
heart  nor  the  desire  of  such  as  be  sorrowful,  grant 
unto  us  true  repentance  and  godly  reformation  of  life; 
that,  being  redeemed  from  our  sins  and  vanities,  we 
may  henceforth  walk  in  the  way  of  Thy  precepts  in 
all  things,  and  abound  in  good  works;  that  so  we 


SECOND  S UNDA  Y—  A  FTERNO ON  SEE  VICE.      37 

may  adorn  the  doctrine  of  God  our  Saviour,  and  make 
our  calling  and  election  sure.  Amen. 

O  Lord  our  heavenly  Father,  who  hast  made  Thy 
Son  Christ  to  be  wisdom  and  righteousness,  sanctifi- 
cation  and  redemption  to  them  that  follow  Him  and 
obey  His  voice,  vouchsafe  unto  us  Thy  Holy  Spirit, 
we  beseech  Thee ;  that  we  may  be  wise  unto  salva- 
tion ;  may  be  just,  upright,  sincere,  doing  unto  others 
as  we  would  they  should  do  unto  us  ;  may  be  purified 
from  all  base,  unholy,  and  malignant  passions ;  may 
be  liberated  and  made  free  from  bondage  to  the  world, 
the  flesh,  and  the  devil  ;  and  finally  may  obtain  the 
adoption,  even  the  redemption  of  our  bodies,  that 
death  may  be  swallowed  up  of  victory.  And  these 
things  we  ask  in  His  name  who  is  the  author  and 
finisher  of  the  faith,  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour.  Amen. 

Psalter  for  the  day.     Lesson  from  Scripture.     Hymn. 

SECOND  PRAYER. 

O  God,  who  didst  speak  in  times  past  unto  the 
fathers  by  the  prophets,  and  hast,  in  these  last  days, 
spoken  unto  us  by  Thy  Son,  give  us,  we  pray  Thee, 
humble,  teachable,  and  obedient  hearts,  that  we  may 
lend  a  willing  ear  to  the  doctrine  which  He  hath 
taught  us,  and  may  embrace  the  same  and  hold  it 
fast,  to  Thy  honor  and  praise.  Amen. 

Deliver  us,  O  Lord,  from  the  instruction  that  caus- 
eth  to  err.  Let  not  us  receive  for  doctrines  the  com- 
mandments of  men ;  seeing  one  is  our  Master,  even 


38  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

Christ,  and  all  we  are  brethren.  May  we  know  the 
truth,  and  so  be  made  free  from  all  darkness  and 
unbelief,  from  all  error  and  sin.  Amen. 

And  for  this  end  give  us,  O  Lord,  the  love  of  the 
truth  ;  purify  our  souls  from  heedlessness  and  vanity, 
from  hyj30crisy  and  hardness  of  heart,  from  covetous- 
ness  and  love  of  the  world,  and  from  fleshly  lusts 
which  war  against  the  soul ;  and  endow  us  with  se- 
riousness and  earnestness  of  spirit,  that  we  may  fight 
the  good  fight  of  faith,  and  lay  hold  of  eternal  life. 

Amen. 

Blessed  Lord,  who  hath  sent  forth  Thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  to  die  for  our  sins,  and  also,  by  His  heavenly 
doctrine  and  holy  life,  to  lead  us  in  the  paths  of  truth 
and  righteousness,  grant  us  Thy  Holy  Spirit  to  dwell 
in  our  hearts,  to  guide  our  lives,  and  to  sanctify  us 
wholly  in  spirit,  soul,  and  body  ;  that  having  glorified 
Thee  upon  the  earth  and  finished  the  work  Thou  hast 
given  us  to  do,  we  may  obtain  the  victory  over  all  our 
enemies,  and  reign  in  immortal  life ;  through  Him 
who  is  Thy  Word  made  flesh,  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

O  Thou  great  Master  and  Lord,  who  art  calling  us 
to  serve  Thee  that  we  may  be  free,  and  art  intrusting 
Thy  talents  to  our  keeping  for  a  season,  grant  us 
mercy  to  be  wise  and  faithful  stewards  even  in  that 
which  is  least.  May  we  not  abuse  or  bury  Thy  gift, 
but  improve  it  to  Thy  glory ;  that  when  the  Lord 
shall  reckon  with  us,  we  may  be  found  of  Him  in 
peace,  and  may  enter  into  the  joy  of  our  Lord.  Amen. 


SECOND  S  UN  DA  Y—  AFTERNO  ON  SER  VICE.      39 

O  God,  who  hast  given  us  the  promise  of  Thy 
heavenly  rest,  may  we  labor  earnestly  to  enter  into 
it.  For  this  end  quicken,  we  pray  Thee,  our  faith 
and  hope.  Teach  us  to  mortify  whatever  in  us  is 
earthly,  carnal,  and  corrupt.  Putting  off  the  works 
of  darkness,  which  cannot  abide  the  light  of  Thy 
countenance,  may  we  be  clothed  with  truth,  righteous- 
ness, and  purity,  and  walk  as  Christ  walked  ;  that  we 
may  have  confidence,  and  not  be  ashamed  before  Him 
at  His  coming.  Ame7i. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  God,  Father  of  lights 
and  Fountain  of  all  goodness,  who  didst  send  forth 
Thy  Son  to  be  the  light  of  the  world,  that  whoso  fol- 
loweth  Him  should  not  walk  in  darkness,  be  pleased 
so  to  illuminate  and  guide  all  pastors  and  teachers 
that  they  may  fully  know  and  faithfully  declare  Thy 
holy  gospel ;  that  the  whole  body  of  the  Church  may 
grow  in  faith  and  charity  and  patience,  and  may 
abound  in  every  good  word  and  work.  Amen, 

And  we  humbly  entreat  Thee,  most  merciful  God, 
to  receive  graciously  the  sacrifices  of  praise  and  prayer 
which  Thy  people  have  this  day  throughout  the  world 
offered  unto  Thee.  Amen. 

Let  the  cry  of  Thy  family  enter  into  Thine  ears,  O 
Father;  and  send  unto  Thy  children  an  answer  in 
peace;  through  our  Elder  Brother  Jesus  Christ,  who 
is  also  our  High-Priest  and  Sacrifice.  Amen. 

O  Lord,  who  art  from  everlasting  to  everlasting, 
who  knowest  the  end  from  tlie  beginning,  and  who 


40  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

hast  given  to  Thy  Son  the  heathen  for  His  inherit- 
ance, hasten,  we  entreat  Thee,  the  coming  and  king- 
dom of  Thy  Christ.  Amen. 

Let  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  remember  and  turn  to 
\he  Lord ;  let  all  the  kindreds  of  the  nations  worship 
before  Thee.  And  do  Thou,  who  boldest  the  hearts 
of  all  men  in  Thy  hand,  open  a  great  door  and  effec- 
tual for  the  preaching  of  Thy  servants  everywhere, 
that  their  sound  may  go  into  all  the  earth,  and  their 
words  to  the  ends  of  the  world.  Amen. 

O  Lord,  who  art  very  pitiful  and  of  tender  mercy, 
who  art  the  Father  of  the  fatherless  and  the  husband 
of  the  widow,  and  dost  not  willingly  afflict  or  grieve 
the  children  of  men,  Ave  who  are  ourselves  in  the  body, 
lift  up  our  hearts  unto  Thee  on  behalf  of  all  our 
brethren  who  are  in  any  affliction  or  distress. 

Look  down  from  Thy  holy  habitation  upon  the 
poor  and  destitute ;  upon  the  bereaved  and  the  sor- 
rowful, the  sick  and  the  dying ;  upon  those  that  are 
in  pain  and  anguish  ;  upon  such  as  are  unjustly  held 
in  bondage ;  and  upon  all  that  are  desolate  and  op- 
pressed. Amen. 

Send  them  speedy  help  and  deliverance,  O  Thou 
Judge  of  the  earth  :  and  so  enrich  the  souls  of  Thy 
afflicted  servants  with  patience  and  hope,  that  their 
present  trouble  may  conduce  to  their  eternal  salva- 
tion :  and  may  they  and  we  receive,  in  due  time,  the 
end  of  our  faith ;  through  our  merciful  High-Priest 
Jesus  Christ,  who  suffered  and  was  tempted,  and  is 
able  to  succor  us  when  we  are  tempted.  Amen. 


SECOND  SUNDAY— AFTERNOON  SERVICE.      41 

Lord  of  all  power  and  mighty  we  call  upon  Thee 
whose  mercies  are  from  everlasting.  We  are  igno- 
rant, weak,  and  perverse  :  leave  us  not,  O  God,  neither 
forsake  us.  Guide  us  with  Thy  counsel :  uphold  us 
by  Thy  power.  Suffer  us  not  to  go  astray  from  Thy 
ways :  let  us  not  be  weary  in  well-doing.  May  we 
live  in  Thy  fear  all  the  days  of  our  life ;  may  we  die 
in  Thy  favor ;  and  let  our  portion  be  among  Thy 
saints  at  the  second  and  glorious  appearing  of  our 
Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

Hymn.     Sermon. 

PR  A  YER. 

O  God  our  heavenly  Father,  suffer  not  the  good 
seed  of  Thy  Word  to  be  caught  away  by  the  wicked  one 
out  of  our  hearts  :  neither  let  it  be  scorched  of  tribu- 
lation or  persecution  ;  or  be  choked  with  cares  and 
pleasures  of  this  life :  but  being  received  into  good 
and  honest  hearts,  may  it  bring  forth  abundantly,  in 
us  and  in  all  Christians,  the  fruits  of  faith  and  good 
works,  to  the  glory  of  Thy  grace.  Amen. 

O  Lord  God,  in  whose  presence  there  is  no  dark- 
ness, for  thou  dwellest  foFcver  in  unapproachable 
light,  keep  and  defend  us  and  all  Thy  saints,  in  soul 
and  body,  during  the  coming  night,  and  in  all  the 
darkness  of  this  mortal  life.  Amen. 

May  we  rest  in  the  assurance  of  Thy  favor ;  in  the 
peace  of  a  good  conscience;  in  the  hope  of  a  better 
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life ;  in  the  faith  of  Thy  providence  and  protection ; 
and  in  the  love  of  Thy  Spirit.  Amen. 

May  we  rise  up  again  to  diligence  in  our  several 
callings,  to  work  the  work  of  God  while  the  day  lasts, 
seeing  the  night  cometh  in  which  no  man  can  work. 
And  whether  we  wake  or  sleep,  may  we  live  togetlier 
with  Christ.  Amen. 

Lighten  our  darkness,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord ; 
and  by  Thy  great  mercy  defend  us  from  all  perils  and 
dangers  of  this  night ;  for  the  love  of  Thy  only  Son, 
our  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

Hymn.     Doxology.     Benediction. 


MORNING  SERVICE. 

[The  congregation  being  assembled,  the  Minister  may  recite  one  or 
more  of  the  following  sentences.'\ 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord ;  call  upon  His 
name ;  make  known  His  deeds  among  the  people. 
Sing  unto  Him  ;  sing  psalms  unto  Plim  ;  talk  ye  of  all 
His  wondrous  works.  Glory  ye  in  His  holy  name ; 
and  let  the  hearts  of  them  rejoice  that  seek  the 
Lord. 

There  is  no  difference  between  the  Jew  and  the 
Greek ;  for  the  same  Lord  over  all  is  rich  in  mercy 
to  all  them  that  call  upon  Him.  For  whosoever  shall 
call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord  shall  be  saved. 

Brethren,  seeing  tliat  we  have  a  great  High-Priest 

that  is  passed  into  the  heavens,  Jesus  the  Son  of  God, 

let  us  come  boldly  unto  the  tlirone  of  grace,  that  we 

may  obtain  mercy  and  find  grace  to  help  in  time  of 

need.     Let  us  pray. 

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44  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

FIRST  PEA  YEB. 

O  God,  who  art  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  assembly 
of  Thy  saints,  accept,  we  entreat  Thee,  our  sacrifices 
of  praise  and  prayer :  and  though  we  are  not  worthy 
to  approach  Thy  presence,  or  to  ask  anything  of  Thee, 
do  Thou  receive  us  graciously,  and  answer  us  ;  through 
our  great  High-Priest  and  Advocate  Jesus  Christ. 

Amen. 

Almighty  God,  we  render  thanks  unto  Thy  great 
name  that  we  have  been  preserved  to  see  another  of 
the  days  of  the  Son  of  man  upon  earth.  For  the  sun 
and  the  shining  light ;  for  the  succession  of  night  and 
day,  and  summer  and  winter,  and  seed-time  and  har- 
vest, and  the  ordinances  of  heaven ;  for  Thy  fatherly 
care  and  goodness  to  us  the  children  of  men ;  for  Thy 
watchful  providence  and  unspeakable  mercy,  we  mag- 
nify Thy  name,  O  God. 

Thou  art  worthy,  O  Lord,  to  receive  glory  and 
honor  and  blessing ;  for  Thou  hast  created  all  things, 
and  Thou  dost  sustain  them  by  Thy  power  ;  and  when 
sin  had  disturbed  the  order  and  repose  of  Thy  works, 
and  caused  the  whole  creation  to  groan  and  travail  in 
pain.  Thou  didst  send  Thy  Son  to  redeem  it  from  the 
bondage  of  corruption,  and  to  make  peace  by  the  blood 
of  His  cross ;  whereby  He  hath  reconciled  all  things 
in  heaven  and  earth. 

O  God,  Maker  and  Governor  of  the  world,  who  on 
the  seventh  day  didst  rest  from  all  Thy  works,  and 


THIRD  SUNDAY—  MORNING  SERVICE.  45 

hast  promised  an  everlasting  rest  to  all  Thy  faithful 
servants,  make  us  to  rest  from  our  works,  as  Thou 
didst  from  Thine ;  that  we  who  are  weary  with  our 
vanities,  and  heavy-laden  with  our  sins  and  sorrows, 
may  take  up  the  yoke  and  burden  of  Jesus  Christ,  and 
so  find  rest  unto  our  souls,  for  His  yoke  is  easy  and 
His  burden  is  light.  Amen. 

We  confess  that  we  are  miserable  sinners  before 
thee,  O  God  ;  for  we  have  transgressed  Thy  holy  laws, 
and  done  despite  to  Thy  good  Spirit,  and  walked  in 
counsels  of  our  own. 

Forgive  us,  0  Lord  God. 

O  Lord,  we  acknowledge  that  we  have  not  loved 
Thee  with  all  our  heart,  or  believed  Thy  faithful 
Word,  or  hoped  for  Thy  promises,  but  have  been  dis- 
obedient and  rebellious. 

Forgive  its,  O  Lord  God. 

We  have  debased  our  souls  with  vain  and  earthly 
passions,  setting  our  affection  on  things  below,  loving 
the  world  and  laying  up  treasure  upon  earth  ;  so  that 
the  love  of  the  Father  hatli  not  been  in  us. 

Neither  have  we  been  sober  and  watchful,  nor  mor- 
tified the  deeds  of  the  body  :  but  our  hearts  have  been 
overcharged  with  cares  and  pleasures  of  this  life  ;  and 
we  have  been  conformed  to  the  world. 

Our  own  hearts  condemn  us,  and  Thou  art  greater 
than  our  hearts,  and  knowest  all  things. 

Forgive  us,  0  Lord,  ice  beseech  Thee. 

Psalter  for  the  day.     Lesson  from  Old  Testament.     Hymn. 


46  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 


PRAYER. 

Almighty  God,  Father  of  mercies,  we  render  thanks 
and  praise  unto  Thee  for  sending  Thy  Son  into  the 
world,  that  He  might  redeem  us  from  our  sins  and 
miseries,  and  make  us  heirs,  according  to  the  hope  of 
everlasting  life. 

Being  justified  by  faith,  may  we  have  peace  with 
Thee,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ:  and  grant  us 
Thy  grace,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  may 
depart  from  all  iniquity,  and  may  be  a  peculiar  peo- 
ple, zealous  of  good  works,  showing  forth  Thy  praise, 
who  hast  called  us  out  of  darkness  into  Thy  marvellous 
light.  Amen. 

God  of  all  grace,  be  pleased  to  receive  our  prayer, 
through  Thy  well-beloved  Son,  who  commanded  us 
in  the  spirit  of  adoption  thus  to  say  : 

Our  Father  which  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  Thy 
name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  forgive  our 
debtors.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver 
us  from  evil :  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  forever.  Amen. 

O  God,  who  in  the  beginning  didst  cause  the  light 
to  shine  out  of  darkness,  and  hast  made  Thy  sun  to 
rise  again  upon  the  world,  scattering  all  the  shades  of 
night,  shine  in  our  hearts,  we  pray  Thee,  and  deliver 
us -from  ignorance  and  error,  from  doubt  and  fear; 


THIRD  SUNDAY—  MORNING  SERVICE.  47 

and  so  cleanse  us  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we,  re- 
nouncing the  hidden  things  of  dishonesty,  and  all  the 
unfruitful  works  of  darkness,  may  walk  before  Thee  in 
sincerity,  purity,  and  righteousness ;  that  we  may  have 
fellowship  with  Thee,  and  may  be  followers  of  Him 
whom  Thou  didst  send  to  be  the  light  of  the  world, 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  God,  who  didst  feed 
Thy  people  of  old  with  manna  in  the  wilderness,  teach- 
ing us  that  man  liveth  not  by  bread  alone,  we  thank 
Thee  for  the  supply  of  our  daily  wants,  for  the  bounties 
of  Thy  good  providence,  for  life,  and  breath,  and  all 
things  : 

Especially  for  Jesus  Christ,  Thine  unspeakable 
gift,  who  is  the  bread  of  God,  coming  down  from 
heaven,  and  giving  life  unto  the  world.  May  we 
eat  of  this  bread,  and  live  forever.  Amen. 

Guide  and  strengthen  us,  O  God,  with  Thy  truth ; 
refresh  our  fainting  souls  with  Thy  promises ;  animate 
our  hearts,  and  purify  them  with  Thy  love;  that  we 
may  walk  with  constancy  in  the  way  of  Thy  precepts : 
and  having  finished  our  earthly  pilgrimage  in  faith  and 
patience,  may  we  at  length  be  delivered  from  the  toils 
and  dangers  of  the  wilderness,  and  enjoy  forever  Thy 
heavenly  rest;  through  Him  who  is  the  author  and 
finisher  of  the  faith,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

O  God,  omnipotent  and  everlasting,  who  art  the 
Saviour  of  all  men,  specially  of  them  that  believe,  and 
whose  eternal  providence  is  over  all  Thy  works,  so  that 


48  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

a  sparrow  falleth  not  on  the  ground  without  Thee,  and 
even  the  hairs  of  our  head  are  numbered,  we  beseech 
Thee  to  help  and  deliver  us,  Thy  servants,  in  all  time 
of  our  trouble  and  adversity,  and  also  in  all  time  of 
our  prosperity  ;  that  we  be  not  overwhelmed  with 
despondency  and  fear,  or  lifted  up  with  presumption 
and  pride ;  but  enjoying  Thy  bounties  with  humility 
and  thankfulness,  and  bearing  Thy  chastening  with 
faith  and  hope,  we  may  endure  unto  the  end,  and 
having  finished  the  work  Thou  hast  given  us  to  do, 
may  through  Thy  mercy  enter  into  the  joy  of  our 
Lord.  Amen. 

O  eternal  God,  who  didst  speak  unto  Thine  ancient 
Israel,  out  of  the  midst  of  thick  darkness,  with  thun- 
derings  and  lightnings  and  terrible  majesty,  we  bless 
Thee  that  Thy  grace  and  truth  are  now  revealed  unto 
us  by  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son  ;  whom  Thou  hast  sent 
forth,  in  the  fulness  of  time,  to  redeem  us ;  that  we 
might  no  more  be  servants,  in  bondage  under  the 
elements  of  the  world,  but  might  be  sons  and  heirs 
of  God,  through  Him. 

Send  forth  into  our  hearts,  we  entreat  Thee,  O 
Lord,  the  spirit  of  Thy  Sou.  Inspire  us  with  perfect 
love,  which  casteth  out  fear ;  that  we  may  draw  nigh 
to  Thy  throne  of  grace,  at  all  times,  with  true  hearts 
in  full  assurance  of  faith ;  and  having  served  Thee 
in  peace  and  joy  all  the  days  of  our  life  upon 
earth,  may  at  length  be  made  partakers  of  Thy 
heavenly  inheritance ;'  through  our  great  High-Priest, 


THIRD  SUNDAY— MORNING  SERVICE.  49 

who  is  passed  into  the  heavens,  Jesus  the  Son 
of  God.  Amen. 

Grant  unto  us  grace,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty 
God,  that  as  Thou  hast  taught  us  Thy  will,  so  we 
may  at  all  times  choose  and  obey  Thy  holy  laws ; 
making  our  light  shine  before  men,  to  the  glory  of 
Thy  name ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Almighty  God,  who  hast  made  of  one  blood  all 
nations,  and  whose  will  it  is  that  all  men  should  come 
to  the  knowledge  of  the  truth  and  be  saved,  send  forth 
the  light  of  Thy  gospel  into  all  lands,  and  pour  out 
Thy  Spirit  upon  all  flesh ;  that  Thy  name  may  be  hal- 
lowed everywhere,  and  Thy  kingdom  may  come,  which 
is  righteousness,  peace,  and  joy  in  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Take  the  veil  from  the  heart  of  the  Jew,  that  he 
may  see  the  end  of  that  which  was  commanded  to  his 
fathers :  and  let  all  the  kindreds  of  the  nations  turn 
unto  the  Lord ;  through  Him  who  hath  broken  down 
the  partition  between  Jew  and  Gentile,  and  hath  re- 
conciled both  unto  Thee.  Amen. 

O  God,  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  look  down 
in  Thy  favor  and  compassion  upon  the  whole  body 
of  Thy  faithful  servants,  whom  Thou  hast  called  into 
the  fellowship  of  Thy  Son. 

Grant  unto  them  a  spirit  of  knowledge  and  under- 
standing in  Thy  truth  ;  endow  them  plenteously  with 
faith,  hope,  and  charity,  and  with  all  heavenly  gifts; 
and  may  they  abound  in  good  works,  that  they  may 
adorn  the  doctrine  of  God  our  Saviour.  Amen, 


50  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 


Being  perfectly  joined  together  in  the  same  mind 
and  in  the  same  judgment,  may  they  live  together  in 
unity,  peace,  and  love,  bearing  each  other's  burdens, 
and  so  fulfilling  the  law  of  Christ.  Amen. 

Build  up  Thy  holy  temple  in  the  earth,  O  God, 
and  fill  it  with  Thy  glory.  Adorn  and  beautify  Thy 
Church  with  the  graces  of  Thy  Spirit ;  that  every 
member  of  the  same  may  be  unto  honor  and  praise 
at  the  appearing  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  And  this 
we  ask  in  His  name  who  is  exalted  Head  over  all 
things,  and  is  the  Saviour  of  the  Church,  which  is  His 
body.  Amen. 

Relieve  the  sick  and  the  destitute ;  comfort  the  sor- 
rowful ;  draw  nigh,  in  Thy  mercy  and  grace,  to  the 
dying;  and  let  all  the  miserable  find  consolation  and 
redemption  in  Thee,  O  God.  Amen. 

Defend  and  prosper  our  native  land.  May  it  be 
governed  with  wisdom  and  justice.  Grant  success  to 
all  its  righteous  enterprises.  Let  the  people  be  obe- 
dient to  Thy  holy  laws,  living  godly,  righteous,  and 
sober  lives,  to  the  glory  of  Thy  name.  Amen. 

Give  grace  to  Thy  servant  the  President,  and  to  all 
Magistrates,  Judges,  and  Rulers,  to  all  classes  and 
conditions  of  men ;  that  we  may  all  fulfil  our  ap- 
pointed tasks  as  under  the  eye  of  the  great  Master, 
and  may  in  due  time  enter  into  the  joy  of  our  Lord. 

Amen. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  Father,  we  Thy  un- 
worthy creatures  unite  in  giving  thanks  and  praise 


THIRD  SUNDAY  —  MORNING  SERVICE.  51 

unto  Thy  name  for  Thy  great  goodness  and  mercy  to 
us  and  to  all  men.  Thou  loadest  us  with  benefits  :  all 
that  we  have  is  Thine  :  we  ourselves  are  Thine.  We 
acknowledge  Thee,  O  Lord,  as  the  bountiful  giver  of 
all  the  good  things  of  this  present  life,  but  especially 
of  that  blessed  hope  of  an  everlasting  inheritance, 
which  Thou  hast  given  us  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 
From  this  time  henceforth  may  we  consecrate  our- 
selves to  Thy  service  in  all  things ;  living  as  those 
who  are  not  their  own,  being  bought  with  a  price. 

Amen. 

Lesson  from  New  Testament.     Hymn.     Sermon. 

PRAYER. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who  hast  placed  us 
in  this  life,  full  of  trials  and  tears,  in  order  that  we 
through  the  same  may  learn  to  give  careful  heed  to 
Thy  Word,  and  be  made  meet  for  Thy  kingdom,  we 
pray  Thee,  let  Thy  good  Spirit  dispose  our  hearts  to 
seek  in  Thy  dear  Son  our  only  consolation  under  all 
sorrows,  and  enable  us  to  forget  our  grief  and  pain  in 
the  enjoyment  of  His  peace  and  love ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Doxology.    Benediction. 


AFTERNOON  SEE  VICE. 

[The  congregation  being  assembled,  the  Minister  may  recite  the  following 
sentences. ~\ 

HUMBLE  yourselves  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord, 
and  He  shall  lift  you  up. 
Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way,  who  walk  in 
the  law  of  the  Lord. 

Blessed  are  they  that  keep  His  testimonies,  and  that 
seek  Him  with  the  whole  heart. 

I  will  hear  what  God  the  Lord  will  speak ;  for  He 
will  speak  peace  unto  His  people,  and  to  His  saints : 
but  let  them  not  turn  again  to  foolishness. 

Having  these  promises.  Brethren,  let  us  draw  near 
to  the  throne  of  grace  with  true  hearts,  in  full  assur- 
ance of  faith.     Let  us  pray. 


FIRST  PRAYER. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  Father,  we  bless  Thee 
that  we  are  permitted  to  approach  Thy  throne  of  grace 

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THIRD  S  UN  DA  F—  A  FTERNO  ON  SEE  VICE.        53 

through  Jesus  Christ,  the  great  High-Priest  of  our 
profession ;  assured  that  Thou  hearest  prayer,  and 
wilt  bestow  upon  us  all  things  needful,  whether  for 
the  body  or  the  soul,  for  the  life  that  now  is,  and  that 
w^hich  is  to  come. 

Blot  out  all  our  sins,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord : 
cleanse  us  from  all  our  iniquities.  Give  us  a  heart  to 
fear  and  love  Thee.  So  teach  us  that  we  may  know 
Thy  will ;  so  strengthen  us  that  we  may  perform  it 
constantly,  and  may  grow  in  grace,  in  wisdom,  and  in 
all  goodness ;  to  the  glory  of  Thy  name ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen, 

Lord  of  all  power  and  might,  wdio  workest  effec- 
tually in  them  that  believe,  and  givest  Thy  Holy 
Spirit  unto  them  that  obey  Thee,  look  in  mercy  upon 
our  ignorance  and  our  manifold  infirmities ;  and  so 
guide  and  strengthen  us,  that  we  may  take  up  our 
cross  and  follow  Christ  our  Master;  committing  our- 
selves in  faith  and  patience  to  Thee,  the  righteous 
Judge ;  that  so  losing  our  life,  w^e  may  keep  it  unto 
life  eternal.  Amen. 

Fill  us  with  godly  fear,  lest  we  fail  of  the  grace  of 
God,  and  make  shipwreck  of  faith  and  a  good  con- 
science. Deliver  us  from  unbelief,  and  hardness  of 
heart,  and  a  seared  conscience :  from  selfishness  and 
pride,  from  hypocrisy  and  love  of  the  world,  and  from 
all  fleshly  lusts  and  debasing  passions.  Let  our  hands 
be  clean  from  violence  and  wrong ;  let  our  hearts  be 

pure  from  evil  thoughts  and  corrupt  desires  ;  that  we 

5* 


54  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

may  be  sincere  and  without  rebuke,  and,  our  heart 
not  condemning  us,  we  may  have  confidence  towards 
Thee. 

Deliver  us  not,  O  God,  into  the  hand  of  our  ene- 
mies; keep  us  from  the  snares  of  the  wicked.  By 
well-doing  may  we  put  to  silence  the  ignorance  of 
foolish  men;  as  free,  and  not  using  our  liberty  as  a 
cloak  of  maliciousness,  but  as  the  servants  of  God. 

O  Lord,  enrich  us  with  the  graces  of  Thy  Spirit ; 
clothe  our  souls  with  the  robes  of  righteousness,  and 
beautify  them  with  the  garments  of  salvation,  that 
we  may  be  accepted  guests  at  the  marriage  supper  of 
the  heavenly  King.  Amen. 

O  Lord,  who  knowest  that  we  have  no  power  to 
help  or  deliver  us  in  those  dangers  which  beset  us  in 
this  our  earthly  pilgrimage,  we  beseech  Thee  that 
Thou  wouldest  be  our  defence  and  deliverer,  and  our 
high  tower  to  save  us.  Let  our  faith  and  hope  be  in 
Thee ;  and  do  Thou  make  us  perfect  in  every  good  word 
and  work,  to  the  glory  of  Thy  grace ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  in  whose  name  and  words  we  say. 

Our  Father  which  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed  be  Thy 
name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  forgive  our 
debtors.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  de- 
liver us  from  evil :  for  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  forever.  Amen. 

Psalter  for  the  clay.     Hymn. 


THIR D  S  UNDA  Y—A FTERNO  ON  SEE  VICE.        55 


PBA  YER. 

O  Lord,  omnipotent  and  eternal  God,  who  didst 
proclaim  Thy  law  from  Mount  Sinai  in  terrible 
majesty,  we  give  Thee  thanks  tliat  the  thunder,  and 
the  earthquake,  and  the  fire  are  now  past,  and  we  are 
permitted  to  hear  the  still  small  voice  of  Thy  grace 
speaking  to  us  in  the  gospel. 

Deliver  us,  O  Lord,  from  the  spirit  of  bondage  and 
fear,  and  shed  Thy  love  abroad  in  our  hearts  by  the 
Holy  Ghost ;  that  we  may  serve  Thee  in  peace  and 
joy,  hoping  for  Thy  glorious  promises,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Saviour.  Amen. 

Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  gracious  God,  that 
through  faith  in  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  who,  at  His 
first  coming,  died  in  the  flesh  to  take  away  the  sin  of 
the  world,  our  souls  may  be  redeemed  from  their  pol- 
lution and  guilt;  that  when  He  shall  appear  the  second 
time  in  glory,  our  corruptible  bodies  may  put  on  in- 
corruption,  and  our  mortal  flesh  be  clothed  with  im- 
mortality ;  that  as  we  have  borne  the  image  of  the 
earthly,  we  may  also  bear  the  image  of  the  heavenly, 
and  be  made  partakers  of  that  kingdom  which  flesh 
and  blood  shall  not  inherit.  And  this  we  ask  in  His 
name,  who  was  dead,  and  liveth  for  evermore,  Christ 
Jesus  our  Lord.  Amen. 

We  praise  and  bless  Thy  holy  name,  Father  of 
mercies,  and  God  of  all  grace,  that  Thou  hast  had 
compassion  u])on  us,  miserable  sinners  : 


56  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

That  Thou  didst  send  Thy  Son  to  seek  and  save  us  : 

That  He  took  on  Him  the  form  of  a  servant^  and 
the  likeness  of  sinful  flesh,  and  fulfilled  Thy  law,  and 
was  obedient  to  all  Thy  will  even  unto  death : 

That  He  made  propitiation  for  our  sins ;  and  when 
He  had  overcome  the  sharpness  of  death,  He  opened 
the  kingdom  of  heaven  to  all  believers : 

That  He  sitteth  at  Thy  right  hand  in  glory  ever- 
lasting : 

That  He  will  come  again  in  glory  and  majesty  to 
judge  the  quick  and  the  dead ;  and  will  reign  till  all 
enemies  are  put  under  His  feet : 

That  He  is  our  Advocate  with  Thee ;  the  Captain 
of  our  salvation  ;  the  author  and  finisher  of  our  faith  : 

That  He  is  touched  with  the  feeling  of  our  infirmi- 
ties ;  having  been,  in  all  points,  tempted  as  we  are. 

That  He  ever  liveth  to  make  intercession ;  and 
saveth  to  the  uttermost  them  that  come  unto  Thee 
by  Him  : 

That  Thou  hast  sent  unto  us  the  gospel  of  Thy 
grace;  and  hast  permitted  us  to  unite  with  Thy 
Church  militant  in  calling  upon  Thy  name,  and 
learning  the  way  of  eternal  life. 

O  God,  who  dwellest  from  eternity  in  light  that  is 
inaccessible  and  full  of  glory,  we  thank  Thee  that,  by 
the  manifestation  of  Thy  Son  in  the  flesh,  Thou  hast 
revealed  Thyself  unto  us,  so  dispelling  our  ignorance, 
and  guiding  our  steps  in  the  ways  of  righteousness 
and  peace. 


THIRD  SUNDAY— AFTERNOON  SERVTCE.        57 

Incline  our  hearts,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  hear  His 
voice  who  speaketh  to  us  from  heaven ;  to  obey  and 
follow  Him  who  is  the  light  of  the  world  ;  that,  being 
translated  out  of  the  kingdom  of  darkness,  and  re- 
deemed from  all  the  power  of  sin  and  death,  we  may 
at  length  receive  Thy  promises,  and  be  made  par- 
takers of  glory,  honor,  and  immortality  ;  through  our 
Lord  and  Redeemer,  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

Almighty  God,  the  Creator  and  Preserver  of  all 
mankind,  we  pray  Thee  to  send  forth  into  all  lands 
the  light  of  Thy  truth ;  and  grant  that  all  men  may 
receive  it  in  faith  and  love,  that  their  spirits  may  be 
saved  in  the  day  of  the  Lord.  Amen. 

More  especially  we  pray  for  the  whole  estate  of 
Christ's  Church  upon  earth ;  that  all  who  make  pro- 
fession of  His  religion  may  be  fully  instructed  in  the 
doctrine  which  is  according  to  godliness ;  and,  being 
delivered  from  superstition  and  impiety,  from  here- 
sies and  schisms,  from  love  of  the  world,  from  slavery 
to  the  flesh  and  the  devil,  may  they  be  united  in  the 
bonds  of  peace  and  love,  and,  by  all  righteous  and 
holy  living,  make  their  calling  and  election  sure,  to 
Thy  glory  and  praise.  Amen. 

We  commit  ourselves  and  all  that  are  dear  to  us, 
our  kindred,  friends,  and  benefactors,  and  those  who 
have  desired  to  be  remembered  in  our  prayers,  to 
Thy  mercy  and  grace,  and  to  the  keeping  of  Thy  good 
providence,  O  Lord  our  God.  Amen. 

Grant  unto  them  and  us  that  which  is  needful  for 


58  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

the  present  life,  and  with  it  bestow  Thy  blessing. 
Enrich  us  AVith  patience  and  resignation,  with  cheer- 
fulness and  fortitude ;  and  teach  us,  in  whatever  state 
we  are,  therewith  to  be  content. 

Cleanse  our  souls  with  the  presence  of  Thy  good 
and  Holy  Spirit :  adorn  them  with  the  ornaments  of 
Thy  grace :  sanctify  us  wholly,  in  spirit,  and  soul, 
and  body ;  and  preserve  us  blameless  to  the  coming 
and  kingdom  of  our  Lord.  Amen. 

New  Testament  Lesson.     Hymn.     Sermon. 

PEA  YER. 

Let  Thy  gospel,  O  Lord,  come  to  us  not  in  word 
only  but  in  power,  and  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  that  we 
may  be  guided  into  all  the  truth,  and  also  may  be 
strengthened  unto  all  obedience  and  enduring  of  Thy 
will  with  joy  fulness;  that  we  may  abound  in  the 
work  of  faith,  and  the  labor  of  love,  and  the  patience 
of  hope,  and  so  may  be  made  meet  to  be  partakers  of 
Thy  heavenly  inheritance ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen, 

O  God,  who  dost  not  slumber  or  sleep,  guard  us 
all,  in  soul  and  body,  during  the  night.         Amen. 

May  we  rest  under  the  shield  of  Thy  providence 
in.  the  peace  of  a  good  conscience  and  in  the  hope  of 
a  better  life  when  the  night  and  sleep  of  death  are 
passed.  Amen. 

Raise  us  up  again,  if  it  please  Thee,  O  Father  of 
our  spirits,  that  we  may  still  serve  Thee  and  see  the 


THIRD  S  UN  DA  Y—  AFTERNO  ON  SER  VICE.        59 

goodness  of  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living.  And 
so  may  we  spend  all  the  days  of  our  life,  that  we  may 
have  hope  in  our  death,  and  may  rise  again  to  the  life 
immortal ;  through  Him  who  died  for  our  sins  and 
rose  again  for  our  justification,  Jesus  Christ  our  Re- 
deemer. Amen. 

Lighten  our  darkness,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord ; 
and  by  Thy  great  mercy  defend  us  from  all  perils  and 
dangers  of  this  night;  for  the  love  of  Thy  Son,  our 
Saviour,  Jesus  Christ.  Amen, 

Hymn.     Doxology.     Benediction. 


MORNING  SERVICE. 

[The  congregation  being  assembled,  the  Minister  may  recite  one  or 
more  of  the  following  sentences.~\ 

GOD  is  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  assembly  of  the 
saints,  and  to  be  had  in  reverence  of  all  them 
that  are  about  Hira. 

0  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness  :  fear 
before  Him,  all  the  earth. 

1  will  hear  what  God  the  Lord  will  speak;  for  He 
will  speak  peace  unto  His  people  and  to  His  saints ; 
but  let  them  not  turn  again  to  folly. 

Open  to  me  the  gates  of  righteousness  :  I  will  go 
into  them ;  and  I  will  praise  the  Lord.    Let  us  pray. 

FIRST  PRAYER, 

O  God,  almighty  and  everlasting,  we  would  draw 
near  unto  Thee  with  reverence  and  godly  fear,  in  the 
name  of  Thy  Son,  our  Mediator  and  Advocate,  Jesus 
Christ ;  beseeching  Thee  to  fulfil  to  us  that  promise 
which  He  gave  to  His  disciples,  that  wherever  two 

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FO  UR  TH  S  UN  DA  Y—  MORNING  SER  VICE.  61 

or  three  are  gathered  together  in  His  name,  He  will 
be  in  the  midst  of  them.  Amen. 

Let  our  sacrifices  of  prayer  and  praise  be  acceptable 
in  Thy  sight,  O  Lord,  through  Him  who  is  the  great 
High-Priest  of  our  profession,  and  who  hath  conse- 
crated for  us  a  new  and  living  way  into  the  Holiest; 
that  coming  boldly  unto  the  throne  of  grace,  we  might 
obtain  mercy,  and  find  grace  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

Amen. 

We  have  grievously  offended  Thee,  O  Lord  our 
heavenly  Father,  by  our  manifold  sins  and  iniquities, 
transgressing  Thy  righteous  laws  and  resisting  Thy 
Holy  Spirit.  We  acknowledge  our  guilt  and  misery 
in  Thy  sight ;  entreating  Thee  to  pardon  all  our  of- 
fences, and  to  create  in  us  clean  and  contrite  hearts ; 
that  henceforth,  being  redeemed  from  all  iniquity,  we 
may  serve  Thee  in  holiness  and  righteousness,  to  the 
glory  of  Thy  name ;  through  our  only  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.  Amen. 

We  rejoice  in  Thy  promises,  O  God  :  we  hope  in 
Thy  Word.  Being  justified  freely  by  Thy  grace,  may 
we  be  made  heirs,  according  to  the  hope  of  everlast- 
ing life.  And  having  this  hope  in  us,  may  we  cleanse 
ourselves  from  all  filthiness  both  of  the  flesh  and  of 
the  spirit,  and  perfect  holiness  in  Thy  fear ;  that  the 
peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding,  may 
keep  our  hearts  and  minds;  through  Jesus  Christ. 

Amen. 

From  the  night  early  awaketh  our  soul  unto  Thee, 
6 


62  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

O  God ;  for  the  light  of  Thy  commandments  is  upon 
the  earth. 

Knowing  it  is  high  time  to  awake  out  of  sleep,  for 
the  day  of  Thy  judgment  slumbereth  not,  let  us  cast 
off  the  works  of  darkness,  and  put  on  us  the  armor 
of  light,  and  walk  as  those  who  have  renounced  the 
hidden  things  of  dishonesty,  and  all  the  unfruitful 
works  of  darkness.  Amen. 

Lead  us  in  Thy  truth,  O  God :  teach  us  to  do  Thy 
will :  guide  our  steps  in  the  ways  of  righteousness 
and  peace :  defend  us  from  all  snares  and  dangers,  and 
deliver  us  from  the  powers  of  darkness ;  that  we  may 
walk  before  God  in  the  light  of  the  living.  O  Lord, 
enlighten  our  eyes,  lest  we  sleep  the  sleep  of  death. 

Amen. 

These  things  we  ask  in  His  name  who  is  the  resur- 
rection and  the  life ;  who  also  taught  us,  when  we 
pray,  thus  to  say. 

Our  Father  which  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed  be  Thy 
name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  forgive  our 
debtors.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  de- 
liver us  from  evil :  for  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  forever.  Amen, 

Psalter  for  the  day.    Lesson  from  Old  Testament.     Hymn. 

SECOND  PBAYER. 

O  Lord,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  hast  revealed 
Thine  eternal  power  and  godhead  in  the  creation  of 


FO  UR TH  S UNDA  Y—  MORNING  SER  VICE.         63 

the  world,  and  dost  continually  display  Thy  glory  in 
upholding  and  governing  the  same,  we  thank  Thee 
for  that  more  perfect  revelation  of  Thy  character  and 
will,  which  Thou  hast  given  us  in  Thy  Word. 

Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we,  upon 
whom  Thou  hast  made  the  beams  of  Thy  grace  and 
truth  to  shine,  may  walk  worthy  of  our  high  voca- 
tion, and  adorn  the  doctrine  of  God  our  Saviour, 
living  soberly,  righteously,  and  godly  in  this  present 
world ;  not  being  weary  in  well-doing,  or  fainting 
when  we  are  chastened  of  Thee ;  that  when  Christ, 
who  is  our  life,  shall  appear,  we  may  be  found  worthy 
to  stand  before  the  Son  of  man,  and  be  made  par- 
takers of  glory,  honor,  and  immortality.        Amen. 

O  eternal  God,  who  didst  in  the  beginning  create 
man  in  Thine  own  image,  and  who,  when  we  were 
dead  in  sins,  didst  send  forth  Thy  Son  into  the  world 
that  we  might  live  through  Him,  we  magnify  Thy 
great  name  that,  by  faith  of  Thy  Christ,  we  are  born 
again  to  a  lively  hope,  and  are  made  heirs  of  Thy 
incorruptible  inheritance. 

Do  Thou,  who  art  the  inexhaustible  fountain  of 
light  and  life,  and  who,  as  on  this  day,  didst  bring 
again  from  the  dead  the  Lord  Jesus,  grant  that  we, 
who  have  been  baptized  into  His  death,  may  be 
quickened  and  raised  up  through  the  mighty  power 
of  Thy  Spirit;  that  being  made  free  from  sin,  we 
may  serve  Thee,  the  living  God,  continually  in  new- 
ness of  life,  presenting  our  bodies  living  sacrifices, 


64  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

holy  and  acceptable,  which  is  our  reasonable  service ; 
through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  who,  in  the  poAver  of 
the  Eternal  Spirit,  oifered  Himself  without  spot  unto 
Thee,  and  is  our  great  High-Priest  and  Advocate  in 
the  heavenly  temple.  Amen. 

O  God,  who  sustaineth  our  life  from  day  to  day, 
opening  Thy  bountiful  hand  to  supply  all  our  wants, 
we  acknowledge  with  gratitude  Thy  unmerited  good- 
ness. 

May  we  use  Thy  bounties  with  humility,  temper- 
ance, and  charity ;  may  we  eat  and  drink,  may  we  do 
all  things  and  enjoy  all,  to  Thy  glory;  that  our  bodies 
may  be  strengthened  for  Thy  service  upon  earth,  and 
we  may  be  prepared  for  that  heavenly  life,  when  Thou 
wilt  feed  our  souls  with  the  bread  of  Thine  eternal 
truth,  and  refresh  them  forever  from  the  fountain  of 
Thine  inexhaustible  love ;  through  Christ  our  Lord. 

Amen. 

Grant,  O  Lord,  that  we,  whom  Thou  hast  made 
rational  creatures,  may,  through  Thy  grace,  be  de- 
livered from  the  carnal  mind,  which  is  death,  and 
from  all  the  deeds  of  the  flesh,  and  may  serve  Thee, 
the  living  God,  in  righteousness  and  purity  all  the 
days  of  our  life  upon  earth ;  that  in  due  time  we  may 
reign  with  Christ  in  that  kingdom  which  flesh  and 
blood  shall  not  inherit;  through  Him  who  is  our 
only  Lord  and  Saviour.  Amen. 

O  Thou  great  Master  and  Lord,  whose  are  all 
things    in    heaven    and   earth,   and   who    givest   to 


FO  URTII  S UNDA  Y—  MORNING  SER  VICE.         65 

every  one  as  it  seemeth  meet  unto  Thy  godly  wisdom, 
grant  us  grace,  we  pray  Thee,  that  we  may  diligently 
and  faithfully  employ  the  talents,  whatever  they  are, 
which  Thou  hast  committed  to  us  for  a  season  ;  that 
when  the  Lord  shall  come  and  reckon  with  His  ser- 
vants, w^e  may  render  our  account  with  joy,  and  not 
with  grief.  Amen. 

Vouchsafe  unto  those  that  are  rich  in  this  world 
that  they  be  not  high-minded,  or  trust  in  uncertain 
riches,  but  in  the  living  God,  who  giveth  us  all  things 
richly  to  enjoy ;  that  they  be  rich  in  good  works,  laying 
up  a  good  foundation  against  the  time  to  come,  that 
they  may  lay  hold  on  eternal  life  : 

And  unto  Thy  servants  that  are  poor  in  this  world, 
that  they  be  poor  in  spirit,  but  rich  in  faith,  and  heirs 
of  that  kingdom  which  Thou  hast  promised  to  them 
that  love  Thee.  Amen. 

By  Thy  grace  working  in  us,  may  we  daily  perform 
better  the  part  Thou  hast  assigned  us  in  the  world, 
growing  and  increasing  continually  in  faith  and  pa- 
tience, in  love  to  God  and  charity  to  men,  in  content- 
ment', in  resignation  and  submission  to  Thy  will,  in 
meekness,  gentleness,  and  all  holy  dispositions  and 
Christian  graces;  that  when  our  last  day  upon  the 
parth  shall  come,  we  may  be  found  perfect  and  com- 
plete in  all  the  will  of  God.  Amen. 

In  all  the  work  of  our  hands  may  we  work  Thy 
work ;  and  in  all  our  labors  for  the  meat  that  perish- 
eth,  may  we  labor  for  that  meat  which  endureth  to 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 


eternal  life,  and  so  use  this  world  as  not  abusing  it, 
for  the  fashion  of  this  world  passeth  away.    Amen. 

0  God  our  Saviour,  who  wiliest  that  all  men  be 
saved  through  the  knowledge  and  obedience  of  the 
truth,  and  hast  given  us  commandment  to  make 
prayers  and  intercessions  for  all  men,  through  Thy 
Son,  the  one  Mediator  between  God  and  men,  who  gave 
Himself  a  ransom  for  all,  we  entreat  Thee  to  look 
down  in  Thy  tender  mercy  upon  all  the  kindreds  of 
the  nations ;  to  deliver  them  from  ignorance  and  su- 
perstition, idolatry  and  wickedness,  from  cruelty  and 
oppression,  from  want  and  misery.  Amen. 

Cause  the  light  of  Thy  truth  to  shine  in  all  the 
dark  places  of  the  earth,  and  hasten  Thy  kingdom ; 
that  the  glory  of  the  Lord  may  be  revealed,  and  all 
flesh  may  see  it  together.  Amen. 

We  pray  for  all  that  are  in  authority,  that  they 
may  govern  the  people  committed  to  them  in  wisdom 
and  justice,  and  in  Thy  fear;  for  all  Judges  and 
Magistrates,  that  Ave  may  lead  a  quiet  and  peaceable 
life  in  godliness  and  honesty,  adorning  the  doctrine 
of  God  our  Saviour.  Amen. 

Look  down,  O  merciful  Father,  upon  all  Thy  crea- 
tures who  are  in  sorrow,  pain,  sickness,  or  any  other 
adversity.  Sanctify  and  strengthen  the  living  for 
Thy  service  upon  earth :  sanctify  and  strengthen  the 
dying;  that  being  washed  from  the  stains  of  sin,  and 
^eased  of  the  load  of  guilt  and  fear,  they  may  be  made 
xeady  for  the  unspeakable  joys  of  Thy  presence  in 


FO  UR  TH  S  UN  DA  Y—  MORNING  SER  VICE.         6  7 

heaven.  Let  their  cry  enter  into  Thine  ears,  O  God 
of  Sabaoth :  Lord,  receive  their  prayer,  and  hear  our 
prayers  for  them.  Send  into  their  hearts  Thy  Holy 
Spirit,  the  Comforter,  that  they  may  rejoice  in  tribu- 
lation, and  be  made  perfect  in  that  love  which  casteth 
out  fear ;  through  Christ  our  Lord,  who  suffered  and 
was  tempted,  and  is  able  to  succor  us  when  we  are 
tempted ;  who  died,  and  hath  taken  away  the  victory 
of  death  and  the  sting  of  the  king  of  terrors,  and  is 
gone  before  to  prepare  mansions  for  us  in  heaven, 
that  where  He  is  there  we  may  be  also.  Amen. 

Lesson  from  New  Testament.     Hymn.     Sermon. 

PRAYER. 

Almighty  and  Eternal  God,  who  hast  placed  us  in 
this  life  full  of  temptations  and  conflicts,  and  hastarmed 
us  against  them  with  the  sword  of  faith  in  Thy  Son, 
so  that  we  in  the  power  of  His  strength  may,  like 
Him,  overcome  the  world  and  its  mighty  ones ;  we 
pray  Thee  give  us  Thy  good  Spirit,  that  He  may 
establish  us  firmly  in  such  faith  and  grace,  and  that  we 
may  abide  steadfast  in  the  same  unto  our  life's  end ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen, 

Hymn.     Doxology.     Benediction. 


AFTERNOON  SERVICE. 

\_Ths  congregation  being  assembled,  the  Minister  may  recite  the  following 
sentences.l 

OUR  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  who  made 
heaven  and  earth. 

Thus  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One  that  inhabiteth 
eternity,  whose  name  is  Holy ;  I  dwell  in  the  high 
and  holy  place,  with  him  also  that  is  of  a  contrite 
and  humble  spirit,  to  revive  the  spirit  of  the  humble, 
and  the  heart  of  the  contrite. 

Blessed  are  the  people  that  know  the  joyful  sound  : 
they  shall  walk,  O  Lord,  in  the  light  of  Thy  counte- 
nance.    Let  us  pray. 

FIRST  PRAYER. 

O  God,  who  lovest  the  gates  of  Zion  more  than  all 
the  dwellings  of  Jacob,  and  hast  commanded  us  not 
to  forsake  the  assembling  of  ourselves  together,  be 
merciful  to  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  and  make  us  joyful 
in  Thy  house  of  prayer. 

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FO  UR  TH  8  UN  DA  Y—  A  FTERNO  ON  SER  VICE.       6  9 

Grant  us  Thy  grace,  without  which  we  cannot  wor- 
ship Thee  acceptably.  Deliver  us  from  unbelief,  and 
hardness  of  heart,  from  hypocrisy  and  love  of  the 
world,  from  the  dominion  of  the  flesh,  and  from 
the  powers  of  darkness  ;  and  endow  us  with. faith, 
hope,  and  charity,  that  we  may  worship  Thee  in  spirit 
and  in  truth,  for  Thou  seekest  such  to  worship  Thee. 

Amen. 

O  God,  merciful  Father,  who  despisest  not  the 
sacrifices  of  a  broken  and  contrite  heart,  and  hast  no 
pleasure  in  the  death  of  the  wicked,  but  rather  that 
he  should  turn  unto  Thee,  and  live ;  look  upon  us  in 
Thy  compassion,  we  humbly  entreat  Thee;  for  we 
have  sinned  against  heaven  and  before  Thee,  and  are 
not  worthy  to  be  called  Thy  children.  Amen. 

Grant  unto  us  repentance  and  remission  of  our  sins, 
through  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ;  who  was  delivered 
for  our  offences,  and  was  raised  again  for  our  justifi- 
cation, and  is  now  exalted  at  Thy  right  hand,  a  prince 
and  a  Saviour.  Amen. 

O  God,  who  Thyself  workest  in  us  and  hast  com- 
manded us  to  work  out  our  own  salvation  with  fear 
and  trembling,  we  bless  Thee  for  that  day  of  grace 
which  Thou  dost  alFord  us,  in  which  we  may  learn 
the  lessons  of  holy  obedience,  and  may  be  exercised 
in  the  work  of  faith,  the  labor  of  love,  the  patience 
of  hope,  and  in  all  the  discipline  of  temperance,  jus- 
tice, and  godliness. 

May  we  be  diligent  in  every  good  work,  doing  with 


70  PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

our  raiprht  what  our  band  fincleth  to  do.  Give  us 
grace  to  be  faithful  in  that  trust  which  the  Lord  hath 
committed  to  us ;  that  when  He  shall  come,  we  may 
receive  that  sentence,  Well  done,  good  and  faithful 
servants,  enter  ye  into  the  joy  of  your  Lord.  Amen. 
Father  of  mercies  and  God  of  all  comfort,  who 
didst,  in  the  fulness  of  time,  send  Thy  Son  to  be  the 
consolation  of  Israel,  and  hast  promised  another  Com- 
forter to  abide  with  us  forever,  send  forth,  we  pray 
Thee,  Thy  Holy  Spirit  into  our  hearts,  to  enlighten, 
sanctify,  and  guide  us ;  to  strengthen  us  in  every  good 
word  and  work ;  to  uphold  us  in  all  temptations  and 
trials ;  to  comfort  us  in  all  our  sorrows  and  afflic- 
tions;  to  fill  us  with  joy  and  peace  in  believing,  that 
we  may  abound  in  hope  through  the  power  of  the 
Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 

Psalter  for  the  day.     Lesson  from,  the  Scriptures.     Hymn. 

SECOND  PRAYER. 

O  God  Almighty,  who  quickenest  the  dead,  and 
who  didst  raise  up  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  give 
Him  glory,  bestow  upon  us  Thy  grace,  that,  as  we 
have  been  baptized  into  His  body,  we  may  also  be 
made  partakers  of  His  Spirit,  and  may  walk  in  new- 
ness of  life. 

And  as  Christ,  being  raised  from  the  dead,  dieth 
no  more,  neither  hath  death  any  more  dominion  over 
Him,  may  we,  being  made  free  from  sin,  serve  Thee, 
the  living  God,  continually,  having  our  fruit  unto 


FO  UR  TH  S  UN  DA  Y—  A  FTER  NO  ON  SEE  VICE.      7 1 


holiness,  and  the  end  everlasting  life;  through  our 
Redeemer  and  Lord,  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

Bestow  upon  us,  we  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  Thy  en- 
lightening, purifying,  and  strengthening  grace;  that 
we  may  grow  in  wisdom,  in  holiness,  and  in  all  good- 
ness, setting  Thee  before  us  in  all  things,  and  doing 
Thy  work  as  wise  and  faithful  servants.  Amen. 

Let  not  any  iniquity  have  dominion  over  us ;  nei- 
ther suffer  our  hearts  to  be  hardened  through  the 
deceitfulness  of  sin  ;  but  do  Thou  lead  us  in  Thy 
truth  and  guide  us,  for  Thou  art  the  God  of  our  sal- 
vation. Amen. 

And  knowing  that  the  night  cometh  in  which  no 
man  can  work,  and  that  after  death  is  the  judgment, 
when  each  one  of  us  shall  give  account  of  himself 
unto  Thee,  may  we  lay  aside  every  weight,  and  run 
without  fainting  the  course  of  faith  and  obedience 
which  is  set  before  us  ;  that  in  the  end  we  may  be 
found  worthy  to  stand  before  the  Son  of  man,  and 
may  receive  that  crown  of  righteousness  wliich  the 
Lord  hath  promised  to  them  that  love  Him.      Amen. 

Have  mercy,  we  entreat  Thee,  O  Lord,  upon  all 
Thy  creatures,  and,  of  Thy  great  goodness,  deliver 
them  from  those  miseries  and  evils  by  which  any  of 
them  are  oppressed,  especially  from  the  shades  of  ig- 
norance, error,  and  unbelief,  and  from  the  chains  of 
sin.  Them  that  are  dead  in  trespasses  do  Thou 
awaken  unto  repentance  and  newness  of  life ;  and  let 
all   who   make  profession  of  Christ's  religion  adorn 


72  PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

His  doctrine  by  a  conversation  becoming  the  gospel. 
And  let  Thy  kingdom  come;  let  Thy  will  be  done, 
from  the  rising  to  the  setting  of  the  sun.        Amen. 

We  entreat  Thee,  O  Father,  mercifully  to  receive 
the  prayers  of  Thy  servants  everywhere  that  call  upon 
Thee  for  help  and  deliverance.  And  for  this  end, 
grant  unto  them  the  Spirit  of  Thy  Son ;  that,  lifting 
up  holy  hands  without  wrath  and  doubting,  they  may 
be  heard  in  that  they  fear ;  and  having  learned  obe- 
dience by  the  things  they  suifer,  may  they  in  due  time 
be  made  partakers  of  Thy  salvation ;  through  our 
merciful  High -Priest,  Jesus  Christ,  who  Himself 
suffered  and  was  tempted,  and  is  able  to  succor  us 
when  we  are  tempted.  Amen. 

Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  may  so 
receive  Thy  Word  into  our  hearts,  that  it  may  be  unto 
us  a  savor  of  life  unto  life.  By  it  may  we  be  made 
wise  unto  salvation,  and  be  thoroughly  furnished  unto 
all  good  works.  Amen. 

O  Lord  God  Almighty,  who  art  the  framer  of  our 
bodies,  and  the  Father  of  our  spirits,  and  hast  sent 
Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  to  redeem  us  from  sin  and 
death,  give  us  Thy  grace,  we  entreat  Thee;  that, 
being  purified  from  all  filthiness  both  of  the  flesh 
and  of  the  spirit,  we  may  perfect  holiness  in  Thy  fear, 
yielding  our  members  instruments  of  righteousness 
unto  Thee,  as  those  that  are  alive  from  the  dead ; 
that  when  this  earthly  tabernacle  is  dissolved,  we 
may  be  received  into  everlasting  habitations,  and  be 
clothed  upon  with  our  house  from  heaven,  according 


FO  UR  TR  S  UN  DA  Y—A  FTERNO  ON  SEE  VICE.      73 

to  that  working  whereby  Christ  is  able  to  subdue  all 
things  unto  Himself.  Amen. 

Bless  our  country,  and  make  it  prosperous  in  all  good 
things.  Forgive  us  all  our  sins ;  and  turn  from  us 
all  those  evils  which  we  have  deserved.  Thou  hast 
not  dealt  with  us  as  we  have  sinned,  nor  rewarded  us 
according  to  our  transgressions.  Ameii. 

Guide  and  counsel  the  President  and  all  persons 
invested  with  public  authority,  that  they  may  dis- 
charge their  several  duties  as  the  ministers  of  God. 

Amen. 

We  beseech  Thee,  O  Father,  look  in  compassion 
upon  Thy  universal  Church ;  and  as  Thou  hast  knit 
together  Thine  elect  in  one  communion  and  fellow- 
ship, grant  us  grace  to  follow  Thy  blessed  saints  in 
all  virtuous  and  godly  living ;  that  we  may  finally  be 
united  with  them  in  Thy  kingdom  of  glory.      Amen. 

O  God,  whose  counsels  are  of  old,  even  from  ever- 
lasting, and  all  whose  ways  are  righteousness  and 
truth,  we  adore  Tiiy  unfathomable  wisdom.  Thy 
boundless  goodness,  Thy  judgments,  which  are  un- 
searchable. Known  unto  Thee  are  all  Thy  works 
from  the  beginning ;  and  Thou  bringest  good  out  of 
evil,  and  light  out  of  darkness,  and  makest  even  the 
wrath  of  man  to  praise  Thee. 

We  thank  Thee  that,  in  the  fulness  of  time.  Thy 

Son  hath  been  manifested  to  destroy  the  works  of  the 

devil ;  that  the  darkness  is  past,  and  the  true  light 

now  shineth.     Let  the  beams  of  Thy  grace,  which 

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74  PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

bringeth  salvation,  illuminate  all  the  nations  of  the 
world.  Let  Thy  truth,  O  God,  make  all  the  peoples 
free.  Amen. 

Hasten,  we  pray  Thee,  the  coming  and  kingdom  of 
Christ ;  that  the  whole  creation,  which  groaneth  un- 
der the  bondage  of  corruption,  may  be  delivered,  and 
we,  with  all  Thy  saints  departed,  may  receive  the 
adoption,  even  the  redemption  of  our  bodies;  that 
the  saying  which  is  written  may  be  fulfilled,  Death 
is  swallowed  up  of  victory.  Oli,  the  depth  of  the 
riches,  both  of  the  wisdom  and  knowledge  of  God ! 
How  unsearchable  are  His  judgments,  and  His  ways 
past  finding  out!  For  of  Him,  and  through  Him, 
and  to  Him  are  all  things ;  to  whom  be  glory  forever. 

Amen. 

Hijmn.     Sermon. 

PR  A  YER. 

God  of  all  grace,  and  fountain  of  all  wisdom,  we 
humbly  beseech  Thee  to  illuminate  our  minds  and 
purify  our  hearts,  that  we  may  know  Thy  truth  and 
approve  the  things  that  are  excellent. 

Let  us  no  longer  be  children  in  understanding,  or 
be  carried  about  with  diverse  and  strange  doctrines, 
ever  learning,  yet  never  able  to  come  to  the  knowl- 
edge of  the  truth.  Grant  that  we  may  be  perfect 
men  in  Christ  Jesus,  Thy  Word  dwelling  in  us  richly 
In  all  wisdom  and  spiritual  understanding. 

O  Lord  our  heavenly  Father,  be  pleased  to  estab- 


FO  URTH  SUNDA  Y—  AFTERNOON  SER  VICE.      Ih 

lish  our  hearts  with  grace,  according  to  the  faith  of 
God's  elect  and  the  truth  that  is  after  godliness  — 
even  as  He  hath  taught  us,  who  is  Thy  Word  made 
flesh,  Jesus  Christ,  the  same  yesterday,  to-day,  and 
forever.  Amen. 

O  Thou  that  dwellest  in  unapproachable  light, 
keep  us  Thy  servants  during  the  darkness  and  silence 
of  the  night,  from  all  evil,  whether  of  the  body  or 
the  soul ;  for  we  know  not  what  enemies  and  dangers 
compass  us  about :  and,  when  the  night  and  darkness 
of  this  life  are  passed  away,  grant  that  we  may  awake 
to  behold  the  light  of  Thine  eternal  glory  in  the  king- 
dom of  heaven,  with  all  Thy  saints ;  through  Him 
that  loved  us,  and  hath  redeemed  us  with  His  pre- 
cious blood,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

Lighten  our  darkness,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord ; 
and  by  Thy  great  mercy  defend  us  from  all  perils  and 
dangers  of  this  night;  for  the  love  of  Thy  only  Son, 
our  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ.  Amen, 

Hymn.     Do.wlogy.     Benediction. 


3fOBNING  SERVICE. 

\_The  congregation  being  assembled,  the  Minister  mai^  recite  the  following 
sentences.  ] 

LET  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord :  let  all  the  inhab- 
itants of  the  world  stand  in  awe  of  Him. 
For  He  spake  and  it  was  done ;  He  commanded 
and  it  stood  fast.     The  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them 
that  fear  Him  ;  upon  them  that  hope  in  His  mercy. 

The   Lord   is   nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon 
Him  :  to  all  that  call  upon  Him  in  truth. 

He  Avill  fulfil   the  desire  of  them  that  fear  Him  : 
He  also  will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  save  them. 


Brethren,  let  us  with  humble  and  contrite  hearts 
draw  nigh  to  the  throne  of  the  heavenly  grace,  con- 
fessing our  sins,  acknowledging  the  great  goodness 
and  mercy  of  our  God,  and  asking  in  faith  those 
things  that  are  good  for  us ;  in  the  name  of  our  great 
High -Priest  and  Advocate.  Jesus  Christ.  Let  us 
pray.  7G 


FIFTH  SUNDAY— MORNING  SERVICE.  77 

FIRST  PEA  YER. 

We  bow  before  the  footstool  of  Thy  divine  Ma- 
jesty, O  God,  adoring  Thee,  the  Lord  of  heaven  and 
earth  ;  of  whom,  and  through  whom,  and  to  whom 
are  all  things;  to  whom  be  ascribed  all  might,  ma- 
jesty, and  dominion,  world  without  end. 

All  things  are  full  of  Thee.  The  heavens  declare 
Thy  glory  :  the  earth  is  full  of  Thy  riches  :  so  also  is 
the  great  and  wide  sea.  The  day  is  Thine ;  the  night 
also  is  Thine:  Thou  hast  prepared  the  light  and  the 
sun  :  Thou  hast  set  all  the  borders  of  the  earth  : 
Thou  hast  made  summer  and  winter.  Who  would 
not  fear  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  glorify  Thy  name?  for 
Thou  only  art  holy.  Amen. 

O  God,  who  art  exalted  above  all  blessings  and 
praise,  and  needest  not  our  service,  for  all  things  in 
heaven  and  earth  are  Thine,  grant  that  we,  and  all 
our  brethren  throughout  the  world,  may  worship 
Thee  this  day  in  spirit  and  truth,  and  may  find  ac- 
ceptance with  Thee,  through  our  Advocate  and  Me- 
diator Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

And  vouchsafe  unto  us,  in  the  comfort  of  Thy 
worship  here,  a  foretaste  of  heavenly  joy ;  that  while 
we  drink  together  of  the  cup  of  Thy  grace  and  con- 
solation, we  may  be  prepared  to  drink  it  new  with 
Christ  in  His  kingdom.  Amen. 

Almighty  God,  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
we  thank  and  praise  Thee  that  Thou  didst  raise  up 


78  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

Thy  Son  from  the  dead,  that  the  darkness  of  death 
might  be  dispelled,  and  life  and  immortality  be 
brought  to  light;  whereby  we  are  born  again  to  a 
new  and  lively  hope. 

Being  risen  with  Christ,  may  we  set  our  affection  on 
things  above,  where  He  is  exalted. and  reigneth  at 
Thy  right  hand ;  from  whence  also  we  look  for  His 
second  and  glorious  appearing.  Amen. 

Quicken  us,  O  Lord,  by  Thy  Spirit,  to  unfeigned 
repentance,  to  faith,  hope,  charity,  and  all  holy  dispo- 
sitions and  Christian  virtues ;  that  having  in  us  the 
mind  that  was  in  Christ,  we  may  worship  Thee  with 
our  hearts,  as  well  as  with  our  lips,  offering  to  Thy 
divine  Majesty  the  sacrifices  of  righteousness,  accept- 
able through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

Our  Father  which  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed  be  Thy 
name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  forgive  our 
debtors.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  de- 
liver us  from  evil :  for  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  forever.  Amen. 

Psalter  for  the  day.     Lesson  from  Old  Testament.     Hymn. 

SECOND  PRAYER. 

We  humble  ourselves  in  the  dust  before  Thee,  O 
Lord,  confessing  our  daily  offences  against  Thy  divine 
Majesty.  Our  hearts  and  lives  are  polluted  with  in- 
numerable sins.     Thy  fear  hath  not  been  at  all  times 


FIFTH  S [JXD AV—  M 0 R XIXG  SER  VICE.  7 9 

before  our  eyes ;  neither  have  we  loved  Thee  with  all 
our  hearts,  nor  studied  to  serve  and  glorify  Thee. 

We  have  not  fulfilled  that  royal  law  which  requires 
us  to  love  our  neighbor  as  ourselves,  or  followed  after 
charity,  and  the  things  whereby  one  may  edify  another. 
We  have  set  our  affection  on  things  below,  and  have 
laid  up  treasure  upon  the  earth,  contemning  that  in- 
corruptible inheritance  which  is  reserved  in  heaven 
for  the  sons  of  God. 

Hide  Thy  face  from  our  sins,  and  blot  out  all  our 
iniquities.  If  Thou  shouldest  mark  iniquities,  O 
'Lord,  who  could  stand  ?  But  there  is  forgiveness 
with  Thee  that  Thou  mayest  be  feared,  and  plen- 
teous redemption.  Amen. 

Almighty  God,  who  art  more  ready  to  hear  than 
we  are  to  pray,  and  art  wont  to  give  more  than  either 
we  deserve  or  desire,  pour  down  upon  us  the  abun- 
dance of  Thy  mercy ;  forgiving  us  those  things  of 
which  our  conscience  is  afraid,  and  giving  us  those 
good  things  which  we  are  not  worthy  to  ask,  but  for 
Thy  mercy's  sake,  through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

O  Almighty  Father,  God  of  all  the  world,  in  the 
light  of  whose  presence  there  is  perpetual  day,  we  Thy 
servants  bless  and  praise  Thee,  who  boldest  our  souls 
in  life,  and  makest  the  outgoings  of  the  morning  and 
evening  to  rejoice. 

As  we  live  by  Thy  power,  so  we  desire  to  walk  ac- 
cording to  Thy  laws,  to  be  defended  by  Thy  provi- 
dence, to  be  sanctified  by  Thy  grace.     Let  this  day, 


80  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

and  all  the  days  of  our  life,  be  lioly  and  peaceable. 
Send  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  the  Spirit  of  peace,  to  be  the 
guide  of  our  way,  the  guard  of  our  souls  and  bodies  ; 
that  we  may  spend  the  remaining  portion  of  our  life 
in  blessing,  and  peace,  and  holiness.  Amen. 

Deliver  us  from  all  the  temptations  of  the  world, 
the  flesh,  and  the  devil.  Take  not  Thy  grace  from 
us;  let  us  never  want  Thy  help  in  our  need,  or  Thy 
comforts  in  the  day  of  our  danger  and  calamity.  Try 
us  not  beyond  our  strength,  nor  afflict  us  beyond  our 
patience,  nor  smite  us  but  with  a  Father's  rod.  Thou 
art  our  rock  and  our  strong  salvation.  Deliver  us,  O 
God,  from  the  miseries  of  this  world,  and  save  us 
from  the  wrath  to  come.  Rescue  us  from  the  evils 
we  have  done,  and  preserve  us  from  the  evil  we  have 
deserved.  Ainen. 

Receive  Thy  servants  who  approach  the  throne  of 
Thy  grace,  in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ.  Give  unto 
each  of  us  that  which  is  best  for  us :  cast  out  all  evil 
from  within  us :  work  in  us  a  fulness  of  holiness,  of 
wisdom,  and  spiritual  understanding ;  and  make  us 
fruitful  in  every  good  work  ;  that,  living  before  Thee 
with  undefiled  bodies  and  sanctified  spirits,  we  may 
be  presented  without  spot  and  blameless  at  the  coming 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  and  all  His  saints.     Amen. 

O  Lord,  whose  blessed  Son  hath  ascended  into  the 
heavens,  leave  not  us  Thy  family  comfortless,  but  send 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  into  our  hearts ;  tiiat,  being  taught 
and   quickened,  purified   and  strengthened,  by  Thy 


FIFTH  SUNDAY—  MORNING  SERVICE.  81 

heavenly  grace,  we  may  faithfully  and  joyfully  serve 
Thee,  both  in  doing  and  suffering  Thy  will ;  through 
Him  who  suffered  for  us,  and  hath  left  us  an  example 
that  we  might  follow  His  steps.  Amen. 

O  God,  who  hast  commanded  us  to  watch  and  pray 
that  we  enter  not  into  temptation,  endue  us,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  with  sobriety,  vigilance,  and  godly  fear. 
Leave  us  not  to  our  own  weak  and  deceitful  hearts ; 
neither  let  us  be  seduced  by  the  power  of  evil  exam- 
ple ;  but  may  we  put  on  the  whole  armor  of  God,  that 
we  may  stand  in  the  evil  day.  Succor  us,  O  heav- 
enly Father,  in  our  time  of  trial  and  temptation, 
through  the  Spirit,  by  which  Thy  Son  our  Lord  was 
led  into  the  wilderness  to  be  tempted  of  the  devil ; 
that,  our  conflict  ended,  angels  may  be  sent  to  minis- 
ter unto  us,  as  heirs  of  that  salvation  which  Thou 
hast  promised  to  as  many  as  obey  and  follow  Him. 

Amen. 

Here  a  Hymn  may  he  sung,  after  which  the  Lesson  from  the  New 
Testament  is  read.     Then  follows 

THIRD  PRAYER. 

O  God,  Father  of  mercies,  we  Thy  unworthy  ser- 
vants unite  with  one  heart  and  voice  in  giving  thanks 
and  praise  unto  Thee  for  all  the  goodness  and  grace 
which  Thou  hast  showed  unto  us  and  all  men. 
Thou  didst  create  us  in  Thine  own  imao^e  ;  Thou 
hast  preserved  us  by  Thy  good  providence;  Thou 
hast  delivered  us  from  dangers  and  from  death  ;  Thou 


82  PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

hast  kept  onr  feet  from  falling,  and  our  eyes  from 
tears;  Thou  hast  bountifully  supplied  our  wants,  and 
loaded  us  with  benefits:  above  all,  we  magnify  Thy 
o^reat  name  in  that  Thou  didst  send  Thv  Son  into  the 
world,  that  we  might  not  perish  by  reason  of  our  sins, 
but  be  made  heirs  according  to  the  hope  of  everlast- 
ing life. 

Let  Thy  love,  O  Lord,  constrain  us  henceforth  to 
live  as  those  who  are  not  their  own,  that  we  may 
glorify  Thee  \vith  our  bodies  and  spirits  which  are 
Thine.  Amen. 

O  God,  who  art  a  Spirit,  and  with  whom  no  sacri- 
fices are  accepted  but  such  as  are  spiritual  and  holy, 
grant  unto  us  Thy  heavenly  grace,  that  we  may  pre- 
sent our  bodies  a  living  sacrifice,  holy  and  acceptable; 
offering  unto  Thy  divine  Majesty  day  by  day  the 
reasonable  service  of  Faith,  Hope,  Love,  Patience, 
Submission,  Zeal,  and  all  the  works  of  piety,  right- 
eousness, and  sobriety  ;  that  at  length  we  may  be  ex- 
alted to  serve  Thee  as  kings  and  priests  in  the  heav- 
enly temple ;  through  Thy  Son,  who,  in  the  eternal 
Spirit,  offered  Himself  without  spot  unto  Thee,  and 
is  exalted  and  reigneth  at  Thy  right  hand,  the  High- 
Priest  of  our  profession,  Christ  Jesus.  Amen. 

Sovereign  Master  and  Lord  of  the  world,  we  com- 
mend to  Thy  protection  and  favor  the  powers  that  be 
established  to  rule  among  the  nations  ;  especially  Thy 
servant  our  President. 

Grant  Thy   2:race  to  all   that   bear  rule  over  us. 


FIFTH  S  UN  DA  Y—  MORNING  SER  VICE.  83 

Qualify  and  dispose  them  to  govern  in  wisdom  and 
righteousness;  and  may  their  administration  be  so 
blessed  of  Thee,  that,  under  it,  the  whole  body  of  the 
people  may  have  peace  and  prosperity  ;  and  may  they 
enjoy  Thy  bounties  with  thankful  hearts.      Amen. 

O  Lord,  our  gracious  God,  we  implore  Thy  mercy 
for  all  who  may  be  in  peril  by  sea  or  land  ;  for  widows 
and  orphans ;  for  the  poor ;  for  prisoners ;  for  the 
bereaved,  the  sick,  and  the  dying,  and  for  all  the 
afflicted  and  sorrowful.  May  it  please  Thee,  merciful 
Father,  to  look  upon  them  in  Thy  compassion,  to 
strengthen,  comfort,  and  deliver  them ;  or,  if  it  be 
Thy  will  that  they  now  finish  their  course  upon  earth, 
receive  their  spirits  into  Thy  rest,  and  crown  them 
with  heavenly  glory.  Amen. 

Thou  art  the  Maker  and  Saviour  of  all  men ;  and 
Thou  art  rich  in  mercy  unto  all  that  call  upon  Thee. 
Extend,  O  Lord,  the  light  of  Thy  gospel  to  all  the 
nations  of  the  earth ;  reclaim  them  from  their  errors 
and  sins ;  abolish  all  doctrines  and  worship  that  are 
contrary  to  Thy  truth ;  and  let  all  men  acknowledge 
Thee,  the  only  true  God,  and  Jesus  Christ  whom 
Thou  hast  sent;  that,  the  darkness  being  past,  the 
true  light  may  shine  forever.  Amen. 

Finally,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee  to  pour  out  Thy 
blessing  upon  us,  our  persons,  our  families,  our  occu- 
pations, and  all  our  concerns  and  interests.  Give  us 
whatever  is  needful  for  this  present  life,  and  also  for 
that  which   is  to  come;    and   deliver   us   from  vain 


84  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

regrets,  needless  anxieties,  and  unbelieving  fears.  We 
are  in  Thy  hand  ;  we  commit  ourselves  to  Thee  ;  Thou 
wilt  not  leave  us  or  forsake  us.  May  we  be  diligent 
and  prudent  in  our  several  callings ;  and  may  they 
yield  fruits  to  the  supply  of  our  need,  to  the  comfort 
of  our  brethren,  and  to  Thy  glory.  Let  us  not  place 
our  good  in  riches,  pleasures,  honors,  or  any  of  the 
things  of  this  perishing  world,  but  in  Thy  favor,  in 
the  peace  and  joy  of  Thy  Spirit,  and  in  the  hope  of 
everlasting  life,  which  Thou  hast  promised  to  them 
that  love  Thee. 

Mercifully  receive  our  prayers,  and  send  us  an 
answer  in  peace;  through  Thy  well-beloved  Son,  our 
Lord  and  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

Lesson  from  Ne.r  Testament.     Hymn.     Sermon. 

PR  A  YER. 

O  Ijord,  let  our  prayers  come  before  Thee  in  the 
name  of  Him  who  is  the  Angel  of  the  everlasting 
covenant,  who  alone  is  worthy  to  receive  all  the  glory 
of  our  redemption ;  and  for  whose  sake  we  entreat 
Thee  to  bless  us  and  keep  us  this  night,  and  all  the 
days  and  niglits  of  our  existence  upon  earth  :  and 
when  the  golden  bowl  shall  be  broken,  and  the  sj^irit 
shall  return  to  Thee,  and  the  dust  to  the  dust  as  it  was, 
may  it  be  to  each  of  us  the  commencement  of  a  life 
of  glory,  happiness,  and  joy,  that  shall  never  know 
an  end.  Amen, 

Hymn.     Doxology.     Benediction. 


AFTERNOON  SERVICE. 

[TAe  congregation  being  assembled,  the  Minister  may  recite  the  following 

sentences.~\ 

THE  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit :  a  broken 
and   a   contrite    heart,   O   God,  Thou  wilt  not 
despise. 

I  will  arise,  and  go  to  my  father,  and  will  say 
unto  him,  Father,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven,  and 
before  thee,  and  am  no  more  worthy  to  be  called 
thy  son. 

Brethren,  let  us  search  and  try  our  ways,  and  turn 
again  to  the  Lord.  Let  us  lift  up  our  heart  with  our 
hands  to  God  in  the  heavens.     Let  us  pray. 

FIRST  PRAYER. 

O  God,  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  of  whom 
the  whole  family  in  heaven  and  earth  is  named,  give 
unto  us  who  now  draw  near  to  Thy  presence  the  aids 

8  85 


86  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

of  Thy  heavenly  grace,  that  we  may  worship  Thee 
with  contrite,  faithful,  and  obedient  hearts  ;  and  grant 
that  we  may  be  acceptable  in  Thy  sight,  and  may  re- 
ceive our  petitions ;  for  we  present  our  supplications 
before  Thee  in  His  name,  who  is  the  great  High-Priest 
of  our  profession,  our  Mediator  and  Advocate,  Jesus 
Christ.  Amen. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Creator  of  the 
world.  Father  of  angels  and  men  ; 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 

Thou  blessed  and  only  Potentate,  who  dwellest 
in  thick  darkness,  though  Thou  Thyself  art  light 
without  darkness ;  incomprehensible,  inscrutable ; 
who  seest  all  things.  Thyself  unseen;  who  knowest 
all,  though  Thou  canst  not  be  known  ; 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 

Tiord  God,  most  merciful  and  gracious,  who  daily 
loadest  us  with  benefits,  and  art  good  even  to  the 
unthankful  and  the  evil  ; 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 

Thou  didst  breathe  into  us  Thy  Spirit :  Thou  didst 
create  us  in  the  image  of  God,  making  us  only  a  little 
lower  than  the  angels,  and  putting  all  things  under 
our  feet;  but  the  crown  is  fallen  from  our  head,  for 
we  have  rebelled  against  Thee ; 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 

Thou  knowest  our  frame;  Thou  rememberest  that 
we  are  dust; 

0  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 


FIFTH  S  UN  DA  Y—  A  FTERNOON  SER  VICE.  8  V 

We  have  sinned,  we  have  done  very  wickedly,  de- 
parting from  the  living  God  ;  transgressing  in  thought, 
word,  and  deed  Thy  most  righteous  laws,  and  resist- 
ing Thy  Holy  Spirit:  therefore  we  cry  unto  Thee  : 

Lord,  have  merGy  upon  us. 

Before  Thee,  the  Judge  of  the  world,  and  the 
Searcher  of  hearts,  whose  eyes  behold  the  evil  and 
the  good,  and  to  whom  all  things  are  naked  and  open, 
we  do  confess  our  sins,  and  acknowledge  our  great 
iniquity : 

0  Lord,  ive  entreat  Thee,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Our  heavenly  Father,  who  didst  send  forth  Thy 
Son,  in  the  fulness  of  time,  to  bring  near  Thy  salva- 
tion, grant  unto  us  repentance  and  remission  of  sins, 
according  to  the  riches  of  Thy  grace;  and  bless  us  by 
turning  every  one  of  us  away  from  our  iniquities: 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 

Through  Christ,  Thy  well-beloved  Son,  whom 
Thou  didst  deliver  up  for  us  all,  that  He,  by  the 
grace  of  God,  should  taste  death  for  every  man  : 

Have  mercy  upon  us,  and  put  away  all  our  offences. 

By  His  sufferings,  death,  and  burial,  let  our  sins 
be  crucified,  that,  being  redeemed  from  the  power  of 
the  flesh  and  of  the  carnal  mind,  we  may  no  longer 
live  in  death,  or  be  slaves  to  sin  in  the  lusts  thereof: 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  for  Thy  name's  sake 
take  away  all  our  sin. 

God,  who  quickenest  all  things.  Lord  and  Giver  of 
life,  who  didst  bring  again  from  the  dead  our  Lord 


88  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 


Jesus,  that  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep,  quicken  us, 
Thy  people  and  sheep  of  Thy  pasture,  with  divine 
and  heavenly  life;  inspiring  us  with  faith,  hope, 
charity,  patience,  and  all  the  fruits  of  the  Spirit,  that 
we  may  glorify  Thee  upon  the  earth,  may  edify  and 
strengthen  our  brethren,  may  work  out  our  own  sal- 
vation, may  grow  in  grace,  and  be  faithful  unto 
death ;  that  in  due  time  we  may  be  presented  fault- 
less before  the  presence  of  Thy  glory  with  exceeding 
joy,  and  receive  that  crown  of  righteousness  which 
Thou  hast  promised  to  them  that  love  Thee : 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  grant  us  Thy  peace : 
have  mercy  upon  us,  and  grant  us  Thy  salvation. 

In  all  time  of  our  adversity ;  in  our  sickness,  pain, 
and  fear ;  in  perplexity  and  distress ;  when  we  suffer 
wrongfully,  and  in  all  time  of  our  trial  and  tempta- 
tion : 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 

In  our  health  and  wealth;  in  our  ease,  prosperity, 
and  honor;  and  when  all  men  speak  well  of  us 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

In  the  joys  and  sorrows,  and  in  all  the  changes  of 
this  mortal  life ;  at  the  hour  of  our  death,  and  in  the 
day  of  judgment : 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 

O  God,  who  dwellest  not  in  temples  made  with 
hands,  for  Thou  inhabitest  eternity ;  heaven  is  Thy 
throne  and  the  earth  Thy  footstool,  and  both  earth 
and  heaven  are  full  of  Thy  glory,  we  bless  Thee  that 


FIFTH  S  UN  DA  Y—  A  FTERNO  ON  SER  VICE.        8  9 

Thou  dost  reveal  Thyself  to  the  pure  in  heart,  and 
dwellest  with  humble  and  contrite  spirits. 

Cleanse  our  hearts,  O  Thou  invisible  King,  that 
we  may  behold  with  unveiled  face  Thy  glory,  and 
may  ourselves  be  changed  into  the  same  image.  Cast 
out  all  our  pollutions  and  idols,  that  we  may  be  tem- 
ples of  God,  dwelling-places  of  the  most  High ;  and, 
being  filled  with  grace  and  truth,  may  we  have  com- 
munion with  the  Father  and  the  Son,  and  so  be  made 
partakers  of  the  divine  nature,  and  comprehend  the 
mystery  of  Thy  unfathomable  love,  that  we  may  be 
filled  with  all  the  fulness  of  God.  Amen. 

We  magnify  and  praise  Thy  great  name,  O  Lord 
our  heavenly  Father,  for  all  the  goodness  and  mercy 
which  Thou  hast  bestowed  upon  us,  and  upon  our 
brethren  of  the  human  family.  Thou  didst  create  us 
in  Thine  own  image;  Thou  hast  opened  Thy  hand 
and  supplied  all  our  wants  and  made  our  cup  to  run 
over ;  Thou  hast  also,  in  Thy  paternal  love,  chastened 
us,  to  make  us  partakers  of  Thy  holiness.  But  chiefly 
we  give  Thee  thanks  that  when,  through  our  dis- 
obedience, we  had  fallen  from  Thee,  Thou  didst  ran- 
som us  by  the  sufferings  and  death  of  Jesus  Christ 
Thy  Son  ;  through  whom  also  Thou  hast  given  us 
the  blessed  hope  of  everlasting  life. 

We  acknowledge  with  gra,titude  Thy  ever- watchful 
providence,  Thy  abounding  mercy,  Thy  overflowing 
goodness,  Thy  unwearied  patience :  but  we  are  sin- 
ners. 

8* 


90  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

O  God,  whom  we  do  daily  offend  by  our  manifold 
iniquities,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  blot  out  all  our 
sins.  Let  it  please  Thee  not  to  cut  us  down  as  cum- 
berers  of  the  ground  ;  but  spare  us,  and  so  quicken 
us  by  Thy  grace,  that  we  may  live  no  longer  unto 
ourselves,  but  unto  Him  who  died  for  us  and  rose 
again,  and  whom  Thou  hast  exalted  at  Thy  right 
hand,  that  He  may  be  Lord  both  of  the  dead  and  of 
the  living.  Amen, 

As  Thou  hast  called  us  into  the  marvellous  light  of 
Thy  kingdom,  may  we  not  walk  in  darkness :  redeem 
us  from  ignorance,  error,  and  unbelief,  from  unholy 
desires,  evil  passions,  and  unrighteous  actions,  and 
from  all  the  power  of  sin,  both  in  our  souls  and 
bodies,  that  we  may  know  the  glorious  liberty  of  the 
children  of  God,  serving  Thee  in  peace,  in  assured 
hope,  and  in  perfect  love,  which  casteth   out  fear. 

Amen. 

O  God,  Redeemer  of  Israel,  who  wentest  before 
Thy  Church  in  the  wilderness  in  the  fiery  and  cloudy 
pillar,  guiding  them  to  the  rest  which  Thou  hadst 
promised,  we  thank  Thee  that  Christ  our  Passover  is 
sacrificed  for  us,  whereby  we  are  redeemed  from  the 
house  of  bondage,  and  the  dominion  of  Him  that  had 
the  power  of  death,  hy  the  washing  of  regeneration 
and  renewing  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  may  we  be  cleansed 
from  all  the  pollutions  of  our  natural  state ;  and  daily 
may  we  eat  of  the  hidden  manna,  even  the  word  of  Thy 
truth,  and  be  made  strong  for  our  journey  through 


FIFTH  S  UN  DA  Y—  AFTERNO  ON  SEE  VICE.        91 

the  wilderness  by  this  bread  which  cometh  down  from 
heaven  ;  till  at  length  we  enter  Thy  promised  rest, 
that  eternal  inheritance  which  Thou  hast  prepared 
for  all  that  love  Thee,  whither  the  Forerunner  is  for 
us  entered,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

Psalter  for  the  day.     Lesson  from  the  Scriptures.     Hyynn,     Sermon, 
Then  folloivs 

PEA  YER. 

O  Thou  great  Master  and  Lord,  who  callest  us  to 
serve  Thee  that  we  may  be  free,  and  art  intrusting 
Thy  talents  to  us  for  a  season,  grant  us  mercy  to  be 
faithful  even  in  that  which  is  least,  not  wasting  or 
burying  Thy  talent,  but  improving  it  to  Thy  glory ; 
that  when  the  Lord  shall  reckon  with  us,  we  may  be 
found  good  and  faithful  servants,  and  may  enter  into 
the  joy  of  our  Lord.  Amen. 

O  Lord  our  heavenly  Father,  who  hast  taught  us 
that  there  is  one  Body,  even  as  there  is  one  Spirit  and 
one  Lord,  one  Faith  and  one  Baptism,  one  God  and 
Father  of  us  all,  we  lift  up  our  hearts  unto  Thee  on 
behalf  of  all  that  are  called  by  Thy  name.  Let  Thy 
blessing  descend  upon  the  whole  Church ;  preserve 
her  in  truth  and  peace,  in  unity  and  safety,  in  all 
storms  and  against  all  temptations;  that  she,  offering 
to  Thy  glory  the  never-ceasing  sacrifice  of  prayer  and 
thanksgiving  and  all  holy  obedience,  may  advance 
the  honor  of  her  Lord,  and  be  filled  with  His  Spirit, 
and  partake  of  His  glory.  Amen. 


92  PUBLIC  WORSHIP, 

Endow  the  ministers  of  Thy  Word,  and  the  pastors 
of  Thj  flock,  with  faith  and  wisdom,  with  charity 
and  zeal,  that  Thy  saints  may  be  built  up  in  their 
holy  faith,  and  may  abound  in  good  works,  to  Thy 
glory  and  praise.  Amen, 

God  of  all  grace  and  consolation,  look  down,  we 
humbly  entreat  Thee,  upon  the  sick,  the  sorrowful, 
and  the  dying ;  upon  widows  and  orphans ;  upon  the 
despairing  and  the  tempted,  and  upon  all  who  are  in 
•danger  or  perplexity,  distress  or  tribulation.  Hear 
their  cry,  O  Lrord ;  and  for  Thy  mercy's  sake  deliver 
and  save  them;  and  us  also,  for  we  are  men  of 
like  passions,  and  compassed  about  with  infirmity 
and  danger.  May  we  not  be  high-minded,  but  fear, 
that  we  may  stand  in  the  evil  day.  Amen. 

O  Thou  immortal  King,  with  whom  do  live  the 
spirits  of  them  that  depart  hence  in  the  Lord,  and 
with  whom  the  souls  of  the  faithful,  after  they  are 
delivered  from  the  burden  of  the  flesh,  are  in  joy  and 
felicity,  we  give  Thee  thanks  for  all  those  who  lived 
in  this  world  in  obedience  to  Thy  commands,  and 
died  in  the  hope  of  Thy  promises,  and  now  sleep  in 
Jesus,  waiting  for  His  second  and  glorious  appearing. 

Let  not  us  sorrow  as  others  who  have  no  hope. 
Thou  art  not  the  God  of  the  dead  but  of  the  living; 
and  Thy  children,  though  dead  unto  us,  still  live  unto 
Thee.  We  entreat  Thee,  O  God,  our  Father  and  their 
Father,  so  to  guide  and  sanctify  us  who  are  still  in 
the  body,  that  we  also  in  due  time  may  be  gathered 


FIFTH  S  UNDA  Y—  AFTERNO ON  SEE  VICE.        93 

unto  the  general  assembly  and  church  of  the  first- 
born, whose  names  are  written  in  heaven,  to  live  in 
everlasting  joy,  and  reign  with  Christ  and  His  saints, 
in  the  glory  of  Thy  kingdom,  world  without  end. 

Amen. 

O  God,  who  art  the  Author  of  all  being  and  all 
blessedness,  the  Fountain  of  our  life  and  intelligence, 
and  all  our  good;  —  for  all  comes  from  Thee,  the 
creatures  are  but  instruments  of  Thy  grace,  and  mes- 
sengers of  Thy  mercy ;  —  we  render  unto  Thee  all 
praise  and  glory.  Thou  art  the  first  and  the  last,  the 
beginning  and  the  end,  the  life  and  perfection  of  all 
things ;  who  comprehendest  and  fillest  all,  yet  canst 
not  Thyself  be  comprehended;  who  art  above  all, 
through  all,  in  all.  Thou  remainest  unshaken,  the 
eternal  Rock,  while  the  stream  of  creation  rushes  on 
in  endless  succession  and  ceaseless  change,  the  invisi- 
ble Spectator,  the  silent  Witness  of  all  good  and  evil ; 
before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever  Thou 
hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world,  from  everlast- 
ing to  everlasting  Thou  art  God.  Amen. 

Our  days  and  weeks  glide  swiftly  away,  reminding 
us  of  the  end  of  our  days,  and  the  night  which  is  at 
hand,  when  we  shall  cease  from  all  our  earthly  cares 
and  labors,  and  lie  down  in  the  dust  in  silence  and 
darkness. 

May  we,  by  Thy  grace,  O  Lord,  so  redeem  the  time 
of  our  visitation,  that  we  shall  close  our  eyes  upon  this 
world  without  sorrow  or  fear,  and  sleep  in  Jesus,  our 


94  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 


flesh  resting  in  hope  of  Thy  promises  ;  that  when  the 
day  of  God  shall  dawn,  we  may  arise  with  joy,  and 
put  on  immortality,  being  redeemed  from  all  the 
power  of  corruption,  and  made  like  unto  the  Son  of 
God  ;  that  we,  with  all  Thy  saints,  may  live  and  reign 
with  Him  ;  who  died  for  us  and  rose  again,  and  liv- 
eth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  the  Father,  in  the  unity 
of  the  Eternal  Spirit,  world  without  end.      Amen. 

O  Thou  that  dwellest  in  unapproachable  light, 
keep  us  Thy  servants,  and  all  that  are  dear  to  us, 
during  the  darkness  and  silence  of  the  night,  from 
all  evil,  whether  of  the  body  or  the  soul ;  for  Thou 
only  knowest  our  dangers,  and  Thou  only  canst  de- 
fend and  save  us.  And  when  the  night  and  dark- 
ness of  this  life  are  passed  away,  grant  that  we  may 
awake  and  behold  the  light  of  Thine  eternal  glory 
in  the  kingdom  of  heaven ;  through  Him  that  loved 
us,  and  hath  redeemed  us  from  darkness,  sin,  and 
death,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  AmfM, 

Doxology.     Benediction. 


3I0RNING  SERVICE. 

The  Minister  shall  begin  the  Morning  Prayer,  by  reading  one  or  more 
of  the  folloimng  sentences  of  Scripture. 

THE  Lord  is  in  His  holy  temple ;  let  all  the  earth 
keep  silence  before  Him. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  even  unto  the  going 
down  of  the  same,  my  Name  shall  be  great  among 
the  Gentiles;  and  in  every  place  incense  shall  be 
offered  unto  my  Name,  and  a  pure  offering :  for  my 
Name  shall  be  great  among  the  heathen,  saith  the 
Lord  of  hosts. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of 
my  heart,  be  always  acceptable  in  Thy  sight,  O  Lord, 
my  strength  and  my  Redeemer. 

When  the  wicked  man  turneth  away  from  his 
wickedness  that  he  hath  committed,  and  cloeth  that 
which  is  lawful  and  right,  he  shall  save  his  soul  alive. 

I  acknowledge  my  transgressions ;  and  my  sin  is 
ever  before  me. 

96 


96  PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

Hide  Thy  face  from  my  sins  ;  and  blot  out  all  mine 
iniquities. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit :  a  broken 
and  a  contrite  heart,  O  God,  Thou  wilt  not  despise. 

Rend  your  heart,  and  not  your  garments,  and  turn 
unto  the  Lord  your  God ;  for  He  is  gracious  and 
merciful,  slow  to  anger,  and  of  great  kindness,  and 
repenteth  Him  of  the  evil. 

To  the  Lord  our  God  belong  mercies  and  forgive- 
nesses, though  we  have  rebelled  against  Him ;  neither 
have  we  obeyed  the  voice  of  the  Lord  our  God,  to 
walk  in  His  laws  which  He  set  before  us. 

0  Lord,  correct  me,  but  with  judgment;  not  in 
Thine  anger,  lest  Thou  bring  me  to  nothing. 

Repent  ye ;  for  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven  is  at  hand. 

1  will  arise,  and  go  to  my  father,  and  will  say  unto 
him.  Father,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven,  and  be- 
fore thee,  and  am  no  more  worthy  to  be  called  thy 
son. 

Enter  not  into  judgment  with  Thy  servant,  O  Lord; 
for  in  Thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  our- 
selves, and  the  truth  is  not  in  us ;  but  if  we  confess 
our  sins,  God  is  faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our 
sins,  and  to  cleanse  us  from  all  unrighteousness. 

Tlien  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Dearly  beloved  brethren,  the  Scripture  moveth  us, 
in   sundry  places,   to   acknowledge  and  confess  our 


SIXTH  S  UN  DA  Y—  MORNING  SER  VICE.  9  7 

manifold  sins  and  wickedness;  and  that  we  should 
not  dissemble  nor  cloak  them  before  the  face  of  Al- 
mighty God  our  heavenly  Father ;  but  confess  them 
with  an  humble,  lowly,  penitent,  and  obedient  heart ; 
to  the  end  that  we  may  obtain  forgiveness  of  the  same, 
by  His  infinite  goodness  and  mercy.  And  although 
we  ought,  at  all  times,  humbly  to  acknowledge  our 
sins  before  God  ;  yet  ought  we  chiefly  so  to  do,  when 
we  assemble  and  meet  together  to  render  thanks  for 
the  great  benefits  that  we  have  received  at  His  hands, 
to  set  forth  His  most  worthy  praise,  to  hear  His  most 
holy  Word,  and  to  ask  those  things  which  are  requi- 
site and  necessary,  as  well  for  the  body  as  the  soul. 
Wherefore  I  pray  and  beseech  you,  as  many  as  are 
present,  to  accompany  me  with  a  pure  heart,  and 
humble  voice,  unto  the  throne  of  the  heavenly  grace, 
saying, 

A  General  Confession. 

To  he  said  by  the  whole  Congregation,  after  the  Minister,  all  kneeling. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  Father ;  we  have 
erred,  and  strayed  from  Thy  ways  like  lost  sheep. 
We  have  followed  too  much  the  devices  and  desires 
of  our  own  hearts.  We  have  offended  against  Thy 
holy  laws.  We  have  left  undone  those  things  which 
we  ought  to  have  done;  and  we  have  done  those 
things  which  we  ought  not  to  have  done ;  and  there 
is  no  health  in  us.  But  Thou,  O  Lord,  have  mercy 
upon  us,  miserable  offenders.     Spare  Thou  thosey^O 


98  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

God,  who  confess  their  faults.  Restore  Thou  those 
who  are  penitent ;  according  to  Thy  promises  declared 
unto  mankind  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.  And  grant, 
0  most  merciful  Father,  for  His  sake ;  that  we  may 
hereafter  live  a  godly,  righteous,  and  sober  life,  to  the 
glory  of  Thy  holy  Name.  Amen. 

Then  the  Minister  shall  kneel,  and  say  the  Lord's  Prayer  ;  the  People 
still  kneeling,  and  repeating  it  with  him. 

Our  Father  which  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  Thy 
name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  forgive  our 
debtors.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  de- 
liver us  from  evil :  for  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  forever.  Amen, 

Then  likewise  he  shall  say, 

O  Lord,  open  Thou  our  lips. 

Answer.  And  our  mouths  shall  show  forth  Thy 
praise. 

Here,  all  standing  up,  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost ; 

Answer.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and 
ever  shall  be,  world  without  end.  Amen, 

Minister.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Answer.  The  Lord's  Name  be  praised. 


SIXTH  S  UN  DA  Y—  MORNING  SER  VICE.  99 

Then  may  he  said  or  sung  the  following  Anthem. 

Venite,  exultemus  Domino. 

O  come,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord  ;  let  us  heartily 
rejoice  in  the  strength  of  our  salvation. 

Let  us  come  before  His  presence  with  thanksgiv- 
ing ;  and  show  ourselves  glad  in  Him  with  psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God ;  and  a  great  King 
above  all  gods. 

In  His  hand  are  all  the  corners  of  the  earth ;  and 
the  strength  of  the  hills  is  His  also. 

The  sea  is  His,  and  He  made  it;  and  His  hands 
prepared  the  dry  land. 

O  come,  let  us  worship  and  fall  down,  and  kneel 
before  the  Lord  our  Maker, 

For  He  is  the  Lord  our  God  ;  and  we  are  the  peo- 
ple of  His  pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  His  hand. 

O  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness ;  let 
the  wdiole  earth  stand  in  awe  of  Him. 

For  He  cometh,  for  He  cometh  to  judge  the  earth ; 
and  with  righteousness  to  judge  the  world,  and  the 
people  with  His  truth. 

Then  shall  follow  the  Psalter  for  the  day,  and  then  may  he  said  or 
sung  the  Gloria  Patri,  or  else  the  Gloria  in  excelsis. 

Gloria  in  excelsis. 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth  peace,  good 
will  towards  men.     We  praise  Thee,  we  bless  Thee, 
we  worship  Thee,  we  glorify  Thee,  we  give  thanks  to 


100  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

Thee  for  Thy  great  glory,  O  Lord  God,  heavenly 
King,  God  the  Father  Almighty. 

O  Lord,  the  only-begotten  Son  Jesus  Christ;  O 
Lord  God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the  Father,  that 
takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon 
us.  Thou  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  have 
mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that  takest  away  the  sins  of 
the  world,  receive  our  prayer.  Thou  that  sittest  at  the 
right  hand  of  God  the  Father,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

For  Thou  only  art  holy  ;  Thou  only  art  the  Lord; 
Thou  only,  O  Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  most 
high  in  the  glory  of  God  the  Father.  Amen. 

Then  shall  be  read  the  first  Lesson,  after  which  shall  be  said  or  sung 
the  following  Hymn: 

Te  Deum  laudamus. 

We  praise  Thee,  O  God  ;  we  acknowledge  Thee  to 
be  the  Lord. 

All  the  earth  doth  worship  Thee,  the  Father  ever- 
lasting. 

To  Thee,  all  Angels  cry  aloud ;  the  Heavens,  and 
all  the  Powers  therein. 

To  Thee,  Cherubim  and  Seraphim  continually  do 
cry, 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth ; 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  Majesty  of  Thy 
Glory. 

The  glorious  company  of  the  Apostles  praise  Thee. 

The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  Prophets  praise  Thee. 


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The  noble  army  of  Martyrs  praise  Thee. 

The  holy  Church  throughout  all  the  world  doth 
acknowledge  Thee  ; 

The  Father,  of  an  infinite  Majesty ; 

Thine  adorable,  true,  and  only  Son ; 

Also  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter. 

Thou  art  the  King  of  Glory,  O  Christ. 

Thou  art  the  everlasting  Son  of  the  Father. 

When  Thou  tookest  upon  Thee  to  deliver  man, 
Thou  didst  humble  Thyself  to  be  born  of  a  Virgin. 

When  Thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharpness  of  death, 
Thou  didst  open  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven  to  all 
believers. 

Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God,  in  the  Glory 
of  the  Father. 

We  believe  that  Thou  shalt  come  to  be  our  Judge. 

We  therefore  pray  Thee,  help  Thy  servants,  whom 
Thou  hast  redeemed  with  Thy  precious  blood. 

Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  Thy  Saints,  in 
glory  everlasting. 

O  Lord,  save  Thy  people,  and  bless  Thine  heritage. 

Govern  them,  and  lift  them  up  forever. 

Day  by  day  we  magnify  Thee ; 

And  we  worship  Thy  Name  ever,  world  without 
end. 

Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  to  keep  us  this  day  without  sin. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

O  Lord,  let  Thy  mercy  be  upon  us,  as  our  trust  is 
in  Thee. 
9* 


102  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

O  Lord,  in  Thee  have  I  trusted ;  let  me  never  be 
confounded. 

Then  shall  he  read,  in  like  manner,  the  second  Lesson,  taken  out  of 

the  New  Testament. 

And  after  that  the  following  Psalm. 

O  be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands :  serve  the 
Lord  with  gladness,  and  come  before  His  presence 
with  a  song. 

Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  He  is  God ;  it  is  He  that 
hath  made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves ;  we  are  His  peo- 
ple, and  the  sheep  of  His  pasture. 

O  go  your  way  into  His  gates  with  thanksgiving, 
and  into  His  courts  with  praise;  be  thankful  unto 
Him,  and  speak  good  of  His  Name. 

For  the  Lord  is  gracious.  His  mercy  is  everlasting ; 
and  His  truth  endureth  from  generation  to  generation. 

Or  this  Hymn. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel ;  for  He  hath 
visited  and  redeemed  His  people ; 

And  hath  raised  up  a  mighty  salvation  for  us,  in 
the  house  of  His  servant  David ; 

As  He  spake  by  the  mouth  of  His  holy  Prophets, 
which  have  been  since  the  world  began  ; 

That  we  should  be  saved  from  our  enemies,  and 
from  the  hand  of  all  that  hate  us. 

And  after  that,   these  Prayers  following,  all  devoutly  kneeling;    the 
Minister  first  pronouncing. 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Answer'.  And  with  thy  spirit. 


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Minister.  Let  us  pray. 
O  Lord,  show  Thy  mercy  upon  us. 
Answer.  And  grant  us  Thy  salvation. 
Minister.  O  God,  make  clean  our  hearts  within  us. 
Answer.  And  take  not  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  us. 

A  Collect  for  Peace. 

O  God,  who  art  the  author  of  peace  and  lover  of 
concord,  in  knowledge  of  whom  standeth  our  eternal 
life,  whose  service  is  perfect  freedom ;  Defend  us  Thy 
humble  servants  in  all  assaults  of  our  enemies ;  that 
we,  surely  trusting  in  Thy  defence,  may  not  fear  the 
power  of  any  adversaries,  through  the  might  of  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  A7nen. 

A  Collect  for  Grace. 

O  Lord,  our  heavenly  Father,  Almighty  and  ever- 
lasting God,  who  hast  safely  brought  us  to  the  begin- 
ning of  this  day ;  Defend  us  in  the  same  with  Thy 
mighty  power ;  and  grant  that  this  day  we  fall  into 
no  sin,  neither  run  into  any  kind  of  danger;  but  that 
all  our  doings,  being  ordered  by  Thy  governance,  may 
be  righteous  in  Thy  sight ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  the  President  of  the  United  States,  and 
all  in  Civil  Authority. 

O  Lord,  our  heavenly  Father,  the  high  and  mighty 
Ruler  of  the  universe,  who  dost  from  Thy  throne 


104  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

behold  all  the  dwellers  upon  earth ;  Most  heartily  we 
beseech  Thee  with  Thy  favor  to  behold  and  bless  Thy 
servant  The  President  of  the  United  States, 
and  all  others  in  authority ;  and  so  replenish  them 
with  the  grace  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  they  may 
always  incline  to  Thy  will,  and  walk  in  Thy  way. 
Endue  them  plenteously  with  heavenly  gifts ;  grant 
them  in  health  and  prosperity  long  to  live;  and 
finally,  after  this  life,  to  attain  everlasting  joy  and 
felicity  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.       Amen. 

The  following  Prayers  are  to  be  omitted  here,  when  the  Litany  is  read. 

A  Pray €7^  for  the  Clergy  and  People, 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  from  whom  cometh 
every  good  and  perfect  gift;  Send  down  upon  our 
Bishops,  and  other  Clergy,  and  upon  the  Congrega- 
tions committed  to  their  charge,  the  healthful  Spirit 
of  Thy  grace;  and,  that  they  may  truly  please  Thee, 
pour  upon  them  the  continual  dew  of  Thy  blessing. 
Grant  this,  O  Lord,  for  the  honor  of  our  Advocate 
and  Mediator,  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  all  Conditions  of  Men. 

O  God,  the  Creator  and  Preserver  of  all  mankind, 
we  humbly  beseech  Thee  for  all  sorts  and  conditions 
of  men ;  that  Thou  wouldest  be  pleased  to  make  Thy 
ways  known  unto  them.  Thy  saving  health  unto  all 
nations.     More    especially    we   pray    for   Thy    holy 


SIXTH  SUNDAY— MORNING  SERVICE.        105 

Church  universal ;  that  it  may  be  so  guided  and 
governed  by  Thy  good  Spirit,  that  all  who  profess 
and  call  themselves  Christians  may  be  led  into  the 
way  of  truth,  and  hold  the  faith  in  unity  of  spirit, 
in  the  bond  of  peace,  and  in  righteousness  of  life. 
Finally,  we  commend  to  Thy  fatherly  goodness  all 
those  who  are  any  ways  afflicted  or  distressed,  in 
mind,  body,  or  estate;  that  it  may  please  Thee  to 
comfort  and  relieve  them,  according  to  their  several 
necessities ;  giving  them  patience  under  their  suffer- 
ings, and  a  happy  issue  out  of  all  their  afflictions. 
And  this  we  beg  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake.         Amen. 

THE  LITANY. 

O  God  the  Father,  of  Heaven,  have  mercy  upon  us 
miserable  sinners. 

0  God  the  Father,  of  Heaven,  have  merGy  upon  us 
miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world,  have 
mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

0  God  the  Son,  Redeemei'  of  the  world,  have  mercy 
upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from  the  Father 
and  the  Son,  have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

0  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from  the  Father 
and  the  Son,  have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  holy,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity,  three  Persons 
and  one  God,  have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  holy,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity,  three  Persons 
and  one  God,  have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 


106  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

Remember  not,  Lord,  our  offences ;  neither  take 
Thou  vengeance  of  our  sins ;  spare  us,  good  Lord, 
spare  Thy  people,  whom  Thou  hast  redeemed  with 
Thy  most  precious  blood,  and  be  not  angry  with  us 
for  ever. 

Spare  us,  good  Lord. 

From  ail  evil  and  mischief;  from  sin ;  from  the 
craft  and  assaults  of  the  devil ;  from  Thy  wrath,  and 
from  everlasting  damnation, 

Good  Lordj  deliver  us. 

From  all  blindness  of  heart;  from  pride,  vain- 
glory, and  hypocrisy;  from  envy,  hatred,  and  malice, 
and  all  uncharitableness. 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  inordinate  and  sinful  affections;  and  from 
all  the  deceits  of  the  world,  the  flesh,  and  the  devil, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  lightning  and  tempest;  from  plague,  pesti- 
lence, and  famine ;  from  battle  and  murder,  and  from 
violent  death. 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  sedition,  privy  conspiracy,  and  rebellion  ; 
from  all  false  doctrine ;  from  hardness  of  heart,  and 
contempt  of  Thy  Word  and  Commandment, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

By  the  mystery  of  thy  holy  Incarnation,  by  Thy 
holy  Nativity  and  Circumcision ;  by  Thy  Baptism, 
Fasting,  and  Temptation, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 


SIXTH  S UNDA  Y—  MORNING  SER  VICE.         1 07 

By  Thine  Agony  and  Bloody  Sweat ;  by  Thy  Cross 
and  Passion  ;  by  Thy  precious  Death  and  Burial ;  by 
Thy  glorious  Resurrection  and  Ascension ;  and  by 
the  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

In  all  time  of  our  tribulation ;  in  all  time  of  our 
prosperity ;  in  the  hour  of  death,  and  in  the  day  of 
judgment, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

We  sinners  do  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  O  Lord 
God ;  and  that  it  may  please  Thee  to  rule  and  govern 
Thy  holy  Church  universal  in  the  right  way  ; 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  Thee  to  bless  and  preserve  all 
Christian  Rulers  and  Magistrates,  giving  them  grace 
to  execute  justice,  and  to  maintain  truth ; 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  Thee  to  illuminate  all  Pastors 
and  Ministers  of  the  Church  with  true  knowledge  and 
understanding  of  Thy  Word  ;  and  that  both  by  their 
preaching  and  their  living  they  may  set  it  forth,  and 
show  it  accordingly ; 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  Thee  to  send  forth  faithful 
laborers  into  thy  harvest ; 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  Thee  to  bless  and  keep  all  Thy 
people  ; 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 


108  PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 


That  it  may  please  Thee  to  give  to  all  nations 
unity,  peace,  and  concord ; 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hea?-  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  Thee  to  give  us  an  heart  to  love 
and  fear  Thee,  and  diligently  to  live  after  Thy  com- 
mandments; 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  Thee  to  give  to  all  Thy  people 
increase  of  grace  to  hear  meekly  Thy  Word,  and  to 
receive  it  with  pure  affection,  and  to  bring  forth  the 
fruits  of  the  Spirit ; 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good,  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  Thee  to  bring  into  the  way  of 
trutli  all  such  as  have  erred,  and  are  deceived  ; 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  Thee  to  strengthen  such  as  do 
stand ;  and  to  comfort  and  help  the  weak-hearted  ; 
and  to  raise  up  those  who  fall ;  and  finally  to  beat 
down  Satan  under  our  feet ; 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  Thee  to  succor,  help,  and  com- 
fort, all  who  are  in  danger,  necessity,  and  tribulation  ; 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  lis,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  Thee  to  preserve  all  who  travel 
by  land  or  by  water,  all  sick  persons,  and  young  chil- 
dren ;  and  to  show  Thy  pity  upon  all  prisoners  and 
captives ; 

We  beseech  TJiee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  Thee  to  defend,  and  provide  for, 


SIXTH  SUNDA  Y—  MORNING  SER  VICE.        109 

the  fatherless  children,  and  widows,  and  all  who  are 
desolate  and  oppressed ; 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  Thee  to  have  mercy  upon  all 
men ; 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  Thee  to  forgive  our  enemies, 
persecutors  and  slanderers,  and  to  turn  their  hearts ; 

We  beseech  Tliee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  Thee  to  give  and  preserve  to 
our  use  the  kindly  fruits  of  the  earth,  so  that  in  due 
time  we  may  enjoy  them  ; 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  Thee  to  give  us  true  repentance; 
to  forgive  us  all  our  sins,  and  to  endue  us  with  the 
grace  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit  to  amend  our  lives  accord- 
ing to  Thy  holy  Word ; 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  its,  good  Lord. 

Son  of  God,  we  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us. 

Son  of  God,  we  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us. 

O  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the 
world ;  have  mercy  upon  us. 

0  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the 
world,  grant  us  Thy  peace. 

The  Minister  may,  at  his  discretion,  omit  all  that  follows,  to  the 
Prayer,  "  We  humbly  beseech  Thee,  O  Father,"  &c. 

O  Christ,  hear  us. 
0  Christ,  hear  us, 
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110  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 


Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Then  shall  the  Minister,  and  the  People  with  him,  say  the  Lord's 
Prayer. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  Thy 
name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation,  but  deliver  us  from  evil.  Amen. 

Minister.  O  Lord,  deal  not  with  us  according  to 
our  sins. 

Answer.    Neither    reward    us    according    to    our 

iniquities. 

Let  us  pray. 

O  God,  merciful  Father,  who  despiseth  not  the 
sighing  of  a  contrite  heart,  nor  the  desire  of  such  as 
are  sorrowful ;  Mercifully  assist  our  prayers  which 
we  make  before  Thee  in  all  our  troubles  and  adversi- 
ties, whensoever  they  oppress  us ;  and  graciously  hear 
us,  that  those  evils  which  the  craft  and  subtilty  of  the 
devil  or  man  worketh  against  us,  may,  by  Thy  good 
providence,  be  brought  to  naught;  that  we  Thy 
servants,  being  hurt  by  no  persecutions,  may  ever- 
more give  thanks  unto  Thee  in  Thy  holy  Church ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 


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O  Lord,  arise,  help  us,  and  deliver  us  for  Thy  Name's 
sake. 

O  God,  we  have  heard  with  our  ears,  and  our 
fathers  have  declared  unto  us,  the  noble  works  that 
Thou  didst  in  their  days,  and  in  the  old  time  before 
them. 

0  Lord,  arise,  help  us,  and  deliver  us  for  Tliine 
honor. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost; 

Answer.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and 
ever  shall  be,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

From  our  enemies  defend  us,  O  Christ. 

Graciously  look  upon  our  afflictions. 

With  pity  behold  the  sorrows  of  our  hearts. 

Mercifully  forgive  the  sins  of  Thy  people. 

Favorably  with  mercy  hear  our  prayers. 

0  8on  of  David,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Both  now  and  ever  vouchsafe  to  hear  us,  O  Christ. 

Graciously  hear  us,  0  Christ;  graciously  hear  us, 
0  Lord  Ch'ist. 

Minister.  O  Lord,  let  Thy  mercy  be  showed  upon 
us; 

Answer.  As  we  do  put  our  trust  in  Thee. 

Let  us  pray. 

We  humbly  beseech  Thee,  O  Father,  mercifully  to 
look  upon  our  infirmities ;  and,  for  the  glory  of  Thy 
Name,  turn  from   us  all  those  evils  that  we  most 


112  PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

justly  have  deserved ;  and  grant,  that  in  all  our 
troubles  we  may  put  our  whole  trust  and  confidence 
in  Thy  mercy,  and  evermore  serve  Thee  in  holiness 
and  pureness  of  living,  to  Thy  honor  and  glory; 
through  our  only  Mediator  and  Advocate,  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

A  General  TJianhsgiving. 

Almighty  God,  Father  of  all  mercies,  we.  Thine 
unworthy  servants,  do  give  Thee  most  humble  and 
hearty  thanks  for  all  Thy  goodness  and  loving-kind- 
ness to  us,  and  to  all  men.  We  bless  Thee  for  our 
creation,  preservation,  and  all  the  blessings  of  this 
life;  but  above  all,  for  Thine  inestimable  love  in  the 
redemption  of  the  world  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ; 
for  the  means  of  grace,  and  for  the  hope  of  glory. 
And,  we  beseech  Thee,  give  us  that  due  sense  of  all 
Thy  mercies,  that  our  hearts  may  be  unfeignedly 
thankful,  and  that  we  may  show  forth  Thy  praise, 
not  only  with  our  lips,  but  in  our  lives ;  by  giving 
up  ourselves  to  Thy  service,  and  by  walking  before 
Thee  in  holiness  and  righteousness  all  our  days ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  to  whom,  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honor  and  glory,  world 
without  end.  Amen. 

A  Prayer  of  St.  Chrysostom. 

Almighty  God,  who  hast  given  us  grace  at  this 
time  with  one  accord  to  make  our  common  supplica- 


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tions  unto  Thee ;  and  dost  promise  that  when  two  or 
three  are  gathered  together  in  Thy  Name  Thou  wilt 
grant  their  requests ;  Fulfil  now,  O  Lord,  the  desires 
and  petitions  of  Thy  servants,  as  may  be  most  expe- 
dient for  them ;  granting  us  in  this  world  knowledge 
of  Thy  truth,  and  in  the  world  to  come  life  ever- 
lasting. Amen. 
2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love 
of  God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
with  us  all  evermore.  Amen. 

Hymn.    Sermon. 
BENEDICTION. 

The  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding, 
keep  your  hearts  and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and 
love  of  God,  and  of  His  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord : 
And  the  Blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the 
Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and 
remain  with  you  always.  Amen. 

10*  H 


AFTERNOON  SERVICE. 

The  Minister  shall  begin  the  Evening  Prayer,  by  reading  one  or  more 
of  the  following  sentences  of  Scripture. 

THE  Lord  is  in  His  holy  temple ;  let  all  the  earth 
keep  silence  before  Him. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  even  unto  the  going 
down  of  the  same,  my  Name  shall  be  great  among  the 
Gentiles ;  and  in  every  place  incense  shall  be  offered 
unto  ray  Name,  and  a  pure  offering :  for  my  Name 
shall  be  great  among  the  heathen,  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of 
my  heart,  be  alw^ay  acceptable  in  Thy  sight,  O  Lord, 
my  strength  and  my  Redeemer. 

When  the  wicked  man  turneth  away  from  his  wick- 
edness that  he  hath  committed,  and  doeth  that  which 
is  lawful  and  right,  he  shall  save  his  soul  alive. 

I  acknowledge  my  transgressions ;  and  my  sin  is 
ever  before  me. 

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SIXTH  S  UN  DA  Y—  A  FTERNO  ON  SER  VICE.      115 

Hide  Thy  face  from  my  sins  ;  and  blot  out  all  mine 
iniquities. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit :  a  broken 
and  a  contrite  heart,  O  God,  Thou  wilt  not  despise. 

Rend  your  heart,  and  not  your  garments,  and  turn 
unto  the  Lord  your  God ;  for  He  is  gracious  and 
merciful,  slow  to  anger,  and  of  great  kindness,  and 
repenteth  Him  of  the  evil. 

To  the  Lord  our  God  belong  mercies  and  forgive- 
nesses, though  we  have  rebelled  against  Him  ;  neither 
have  we  obeyed  the  voice  of  the  Lord  our  God,  to 
walk  in  His  laws  which  He  set  before  us. 

0  Lord,  correct  me,  but  with  judgment;  not  in 
Thine  anger,  lest  Thou  bring  me  to  nothing. 

Repent  ye ;  for  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven  is  at  hand. 

1  will  arise,  and  go  to  my  father,  and  will  say  unto 
him.  Father,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven,  and  be- 
fore thee,  and  am  no  more  worthy  to  be  called  thy 
son. 

Enter  not  into  judgment  with  Thy  servant,  O  Lord; 
for  in  Thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves, 
and  the  truth  is  not  in  us ;  but  if  we  confess  our  sins, 
God  is  faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to 
cleanse  us  from  all  unrighteousness. 

Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Dearly  beloved  brethren,  the  Scripture  moveth  us, 
in   sundry  places,   to    acknowledge  and  confess  our 


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manifold  sins  and  wickedness ;  and  that  we  should 
not  dissemble  nor  cloak  them  before  the  face  of  Al- 
mighty God  our  heavenly  Father ;  but  confess  them 
with  an  huml)le,  lowly,  penitent,  and  obedient  heart; 
to  the  end  that  we  may  obtain  forgiveness  of  the  same, 
by  His  infinite  goodness  and  mercy.  And  although 
we  ought,  at  all  times,  humbly  to  acknowledge  our 
sins  before  God ;  yet  ought  we  chiefly  so  to  do,  when 
we  assemble  and  meet  together  to  render  thanks  for 
the  great  benefits  that  we  have  received  at  His  hands, 
to  set  forth  His  most  worthy  praise,  to  hear  His  most 
holy  Word,  and  to  ask  those  things  which  are  requi- 
site and  necessary,  as  well  for  the  body  as  the  soul. 
Wherefore  I  pray  and  beseech  you,  as  many  as  are 
here  present,  to  accompany  me  with  a  pure  heart,  and 
humble  voice,  unto  the  throne  of  the  heavenly  grace, 
saying  — 

A  General  Confession. 

To  be  said  by  the  whole  Congregation,  after  the  Minister,  all  kneeling. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  Father ;  we  have 
erred,  and  strayed  from  Thy  ways  like  lost  sheep. 
We  have  followed  too  much  the  devices  and  desires 
of  our  own  hearts.  We  have  offended  against  Thy 
holy  lav/s.  We  have  left  undone  those  things 
which  we  ought  to  have  done;  and  we  have  done 
those  things  which  we  ought  not  to  have  done ;  and 
there  is  no  health  in  us.  But  Thou,  O  Lord,  have 
mercy  upon    us,   miserable   offenders.     Spare   Thou 


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those,  O  God,  who  confess  their  faults.  Restore 
Thou  those  who  are  penitent ;  according  to  Thy 
promises  declared  unto  mankind  in  Christ  Jesus  our 
Lord.  And  grant,  O  most  merciful  Father,  for  His 
sake;  that  we  may  hereafter  live  a  godly,  righteous, 
and  sober  life,  to  the  glory  of  Thy  holy  Name.  Amen. 

Then  the  Minister  shall  kncd,  and  say  the  LorcVs  Prayer  ;  the  People 
still  kneeling,  and  repeating  it  with  him,  both  here,  and  wheresoever 
else  it  is  used  in  Divine  Service. 

Our  Father  which  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed  be  Thy 
name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Giv^e  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  forgive  our 
debtors.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver 
us  from  evil :  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  forever.  Ame7i. 

Then  likewise  he  shall  say^ 

O  Lord,  open  Thou  our  lips. 

Answe7\  And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  Thy 
praise. 

Here,  all  standing  up,  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost ; 

Ansicer.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and 
ever  shall  be,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

Minister.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Answer.  The  Lord's  Name  be  praised. 


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Then  shall  follow  the  Psalter  for  the  day.     Then  the  first  Lesson;  after 
which  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  following  Psalm. 

Cantate  Domino.     Psalm  xcviii. 

O  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song ;  for  He  hath  done 
marvellous  things. 

With  His  own  right  hand,  and  with  His  holy  arm, 
hath  He  gotten  Himself  the  victory. 

The  Lord  declared  His  salvation;  His  righteous- 
ness hath  He  openly  showed  in  the  sight  of  the 
heathen. 

He  hath  remembered  His  mercy  and  truth  toward 
the  house  of  Israel ;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  world 
have  seen  the  salvation  of  our  God. 

Show  yourselves  joyful  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands  ; 
sing,  rejoice,  and  give  thanks. 

Praise  the  Lord  upon  the  harp ;  sing  to  the  harp 
with  a  psalm  of  thanksgiving. 

With  trumpets  also  and  shawms,  O  show  yourselves 
joyful  before  the  Lord  the  King. 

Let  the  sea  make  a  noise,  and  all  that  therein  is ; 
the  round  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands,  and  let  the  hills  be 
joyful  together  before  the  Lord ;  for  He  cometh  to 
judge  the  earth. 

With  righteousness  shall  He  judge  the  world,  and 
the  people  with  equity. 

Or  this. 

Bonum  est  conjiteri.     Psalm  xcii. 
It    is    a     good    thing    to    give    thanks    unto    the 


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Lord,  and  to  sing  praises  unto  Thy  Name,  O  Most 
Highest ; 

To  tell  of  Thy  loving-kindness  early  in  the  morn- 
ing, and  of  Thy  truth  in  the  night  season  ; 

Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and  upon  the 
lute;  upon  a  loud  instrument,  and  upon  the  harp. 

For  Thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  through  Thy 
works ;  and  I  will  rejoice  in  giving  praise  for  the 
operations  of  Thy  hands. 

Then  a  Lesson  of  the  New  Testament ;  and  after  that  shall  be  sung  or 
said  this  Psalm. 

Deus  miser eatur.     Psalm  Ixvii. 

God  be  merciful  unto  us  and  bless  us,  and  show  us 
the  light  of  His  countenance,  and  be  merciful  unto  us  ; 

That  Thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth.  Thy 
saving  health  among  all  nations. 

Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  O  God  ;  yea,  let  all  the 
people  praise  Thee. 

O  let  the  nations  rejoice  and  be  glad;  for  Thou 
shalt  judge  the  folk  righteously,  and  govern  the 
nations  upon  earth. 

Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  O  God ;  yea,  let  all  the 
people  praise  Thee. 

Then  shall  the  earth  bring  forth  her  increase ;  and 
God,  even  our  own  God,  shall  give  us  His  blessing. 

God  shall  bless  us;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  world 
shall  fear  Him. 


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Or  this. 

Benedic,  anima  mea.     Psalm  ciii. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul ;  and  all  that  is  within 
me,  praise  His  holy  Name. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  His 
benefits ; 

Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin,  and  healeth  all  thine 
infirmities ; 

Who  saveth  thy  life  from  destruction,  and  crowneth 
thee  with  mercy  and  loving-kindness. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  Angels  of  His,  ye  that  excel 
in  strength ;  ye  that  fulfil  His  commandment,  and 
hearken  unto  the  voice  of  His  Word. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  His  hosts;  ye  servants 
of  His  that  do  His  pleasure. 

O  speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works  of  His,  in 
all  places  of  His  dominion ;  praise  thou  the  Lord,  O 
my  soul. 

And  after  that,  these  Prayers  following,  all   devoutly  kneeling;   the 
Minister  first  pronouncing, 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 
An8we7\  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Minister.  Let  us  pray. 
O  Lord,  show  Thy  mercy  upon  us. 
Answer.  And  grant  us  Thy  salvation. 
Minister.  O  God,  make  clean  our  hearts  within  us. 
Answer.  And  take  not  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  us. 


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Then  the  Prayers  following. 

A  Collect  for  Peace. 
O  God,  from  whom  all  holy  desires,  all  good 
counsels,  and  all  just  works  do  proceed ;  Give  unto 
Thy  servants  that  peace,  which  the  world  cannot 
give ;  that  our  hearts  may  be  set  to  obey  Thy  com- 
mandments, and  also  that  by  Thee,  we,  being  defended 
from  the  fear  of  our  enemies,  may  pass  our  time  in 
rest  and  quietness  ;  through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ 
our  Saviour.  Amen. 

A  Collect  for  Aid  against  Perils. 
O  Lord,  our  heavenly  Father,  by  whose  Almighty 
power  we  have  been  preserved  this  day;    By  Thy 
great  mercy  defend  us  from  all  perils  and  dangers  of 
this  night ;  for  the  love  of  Thy  only  Son,  our  Saviour,, 
Jesus  Christ.  Amen, 

A  Prayer  for  the  President  of  the  United  States,  and 

all  in  Civil  Authority. 

O  Lord,  our  heavenly  Father,  the  high  and  mighty 

lluler  of  the  universe,  who   dost  from  Thy  throne 

behold  all  the  dwellers  upon  earth  ;  Most  heartily  we 

beseech  Thee  with  Thy  favor  to  behold  and  bless  Thy 

servant  The  Pkesident  of  the  United  States, 

and  all  others  in  authority;  and  so  replenish  them 

with  the  grace  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  they  may 

always  incline  to  Thy  will,  and  walk  in  Thy  way. 

Endue  them  plenteously  with  heavenly  gifts ;  grant 
11 


122  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 


them  in  health  and  prosperity  long  to  live;  and 
finally,  after  this  life,  to  attain  everlasting  joy  and 
felicity  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.       Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  the  Clergy  and  People. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  from  whom  cometh 
every  good  and  perfect  gift ;  Send  down  upon  our 
Bishops,  and  other  Clergy,  and  upon  the  Congrega- 
tions committed  to  their  charge,  the  healthful  Spirit 
of  Thy  grace ;  and,  that  they  may  truly  please  Thee, 
pour  upon  them  the  continual  dew  of  Thy  blessing. 
Grant  this,  O  Lord,  for  the  honor  of  our  Advocate 
and  Mediator,  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  all  Conditions  of  Men. 

O  God,  the  Creator  and  Preserver  of  all  mankind, 
we  humbly  beseech  Thee  for  all  sorts  and  conditions 
of  men ;  that  Thou  wouldest  be  pleased  to  make  Thy 
ways  known  unto  them.  Thy  saving  health  unto  all 
nations.  More  especially  we  pray  for  Thy  holy 
Church  universal ;  that  it  may  be  so  guided  and 
governed  by  Thy  good  Spirit,  that  all  who  profess 
and  call  themselves  Christians  may  be  led  into  the 
way  of  truth,  and  hold  the  faith  in  unity  of  spirit,  in 
the  bond  of  peace,  and  in  righteousness  of  life. 
Finally,  we  commend  to  Thy  fatherly  goodness  all 
those  who  are  any  ways  afflicted,  or  distressed,  in 
mind,  body,  or  estate;  that  it  may  please  Thee  to 
comfort  and  relieve  them,  according  to  their  several 


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necessities ;  giving  them  patience  under  their  suifer- 
ings,  and  a  happy  issue  out  of  all  their  afflictions. 
And  this  we  beg  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake.        Amen, 

A  General  Thanksgiving. 

Almighty  God,  Father  of  all  mercies,  we.  Thine 
unworthy  servants,  do  give  Thee  most  humble  and 
hearty  thanks  for  all  Thy  goodness  and  loving-kind- 
ness to  us,  and  to  all  men.  We  bless  Thee  for  our 
creation,  preservation,  ajid  all  the  blessings  of  this 
life ;  but  above  all,  for  Thine  inestimable  love  in  the 
redemption  of  the  world  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ; 
for  the  means  of  grace,  and  for  the  hope  of  glory. 
And,  we  beseech  Thee,  give  us  that  due  sense  of  all 
Thy  mercies,  that  our  hearts  may  be  unfeignedly 
thankful,  and  that  we  may  show  forth  Thy  praise, 
not  only  with  our  lips,  but  in  our  lives  ;  by  giving 
up  ourselves  to  Thy  service,  and  by  walking  before 
Thee  in  holiness  and  righteousness  all  our  days; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  to  whom,  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honor  and  glory,  world 
without  end.  Amen. 

A  Prayer  of  St.  Chrysostom. 

Almighty  God,  who  hast  given  us  grace  at  this 
time  with  one  accord  to  make  our  common  supplica- 
tions unto  Thee ;  and  dost  promise  that  when  two  or 
three  are  gathered  together  in  Thy  Name  Thou  wilt 
grant  their  requests ;  Fulfil  now,  O  Lord,  the  desires 


124  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

and  petitions  of  Thy  servants,  as  may  be  most  expe- 
dient for  them ;  granting  us  in  this  world  knowledge 
of  Thy  truth,  and  in  the  world  to  come  life  ever- 
lasting. Amen. 

2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love 
of  God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
with  us  all  evermore.  Amen, 

Hymn.     Sermon. 

Gloria  in  excelsis. 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth  peace,  good 
will  towards  men.  We  praise  Thee,  we  bless  Thee, 
we  worship  Thee,  we  glorify  Thee,  we  give  thanks  to 
Thee  for  Thy  great  glory,  O  Lord  God,  heavenly 
King,  God  the  Father  Almighty. 

O  Lord,  the  only-begotten  Son  Jesus  Christ;  O 
Lord  God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the  Father,  that 
takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon 
us.  Thou  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that  takest  away  the  sins 
of  the  world,  receive  our  prayer.  Thou  that  sittest 
at  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father,  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

For  Thou  only  art  holy ;  Thou  only  art  the  Lord ; 
Thou  only,  O  Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  most 
high  in  the  glory  of  God  the  Father.  Amen. 


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BENEDICTION. 
The  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding, 
keep  your  hearts  and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and 
love  of  God,  and  of  His  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord : 
And  the  Blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the 
Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain 
with  you  always.  Amen. 

To  he  Used  at  Pleasure. 
THE  APOSTLES'  CREED, 

I  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
heaven  and  earth : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son  our  Lord ;  who 
was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of  the  Virgin 
Mary ;  suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified, 
dead,  and  buried ;  He  descended  into  hell,  the  third 
day  He  rose  from  the  dead  ;  He  ascended  into  heaven, 
and  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Al- 
mighty; from  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the 
quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  the  holy  Catholic 
Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints ;  the  Forgiveness 
of  sins ;  the  Resurrection  of  the  body ;  and  the  Life 
everlasting.  Amen, 

The  Collect. 

Almighty  God,  unto  whom  all  hearts  are  open,  all 

desires  known,  and  from  whom  no  secrets  are  hid ; 

cleanse  the  thoughts  of  our  hearts  by  the  inspiration 
11* 


126  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  perfectly  love  Thee, 
and  worthily  magnify  Thy  holy  Name;  through 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

THE  TEN  COMMANDMENTS. 

Minister.  God  spake  these  words,  and  said ;  I  am 
the  Lord  thy  God :  Thou  shalt  have  none  other  gods 
but  me. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  make  to  thyself  any 
graven  image,  nor  the  likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in 
heaven  above,  or  in  the  earth  beneath,  or  in  the  water 
under  the  earth.  Thou  shalt  not  bow  down  to  them, 
nor  worship  them  :  for  I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a 
jealous  God,  and  visit  the  sins  of  the  fathers  upon 
the  children,  unto  the  third  and  fourth  generation  of 
them  that  hate  me ;  and  show  mercy  unto  thousands 
in  them  that  love  me,  and  keep  my  commandments. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  Name  of  the 
Lord  thy  God  in  vain  :  for  the  Lord  will  not  hold 
him  guiltless,  that  taketh  His  Name  in  vain. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Remember  that  thou  keep  holy  the  Sab- 
bath-day. Six  days  shalt  thou  labor,  and  do  all  that 
thou  hast  to  do ;  but  the  seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath 


SIXTH  S  UN  DA  Y—  A  FTER  NO  ON  S  ER  VICE.       127 

of  the  Lord  thy  God.  In  it  thou  shalt  do  no  manner 
of  work ;  thou,  and  thy  son,  and  thy  daughter,  thy 
man-servant,  and  thy  maid-servant,  thy  cattle,  and 
the  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates.  For  in  six 
days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and 
all  that  in  them  is,  and  rested  the  seventh  day: 
wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  the  seventh  day,  and  hal- 
lowed it. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother ;  that 
thy  days  may  be  long  in  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy 
God  giveth  thee. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

3Iinister.  Thou  shalt  do  no  murder. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against 
thy  neighbor. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.    Thou   shalt   not   covet   thy   neighbor's 


128  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

house,  thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor 
his  servant,  nor  his  maid,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor 
any  thing  that  is  his. 

People,  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  write  all 
these  Thy  laws  in  our  hearts,  we  beseech  Thee. 

The  Minister  may  say, 

Hear  also  what  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  saith  : 
Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy 
heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind. 
This  is  the  first  and  great  commandment.  And  the 
second  is  like  unto  it;  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor 
as  thyself.  On  these  two  commandments  hang  all 
the  Law  and  the  Prophets. 

Let  us  pray. 
O  Almighty  Lord,  and  everlasting  God,  vouchsafe, 
we  beseech  Thee,  to  direct,  sanctify,  and  govern,  both 
our  hearts  and  bodies,  in  the  ways  of  Thy  laws,  and  in 
the  works  of  Thy  commandments  ;  that,  through  Thy 
most  mighty  protection,  both  here  and  ever,  we  may 
be  preserved  in  body  and  soul ;  through  our  Lord 
and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 


PSALTER. 


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FIRST  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 


PSAL3I  I. 

BliESSED   is  the   man  that  walketh   not  in  tho 
counsel  of  the  ungodly,  nor  standeth  in  the  way 
of  sinners,  nor  sitteth  in  the  seat  of  the  scornful. 

But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord ;  and  in 
His  law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. 

And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  rivers 
of  water,  that  bringeth  forth  his  fruit  in  his  season ; 
his  leaf  also  shall  not  wither;  and  whatsoever  he 
doetli  shall  prosper. 

The  ungodly  are  not  so :  but  are  like  the  chaff 
which  the  wind  driveth  away. 

Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in  the  judg- 
ment, nor  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the  righteous. 

131 


132  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 


For  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous : 
but  the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

PSALM  ILL 

Lord,  how  are  they  increased  that  trouble  me ! 
many  are  they  that  rise  up  against  me. 

Many  there  be  which  say  of  my  soul,  There  is  no 
help  for  him  in  God. 

But  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  a  shield  for  me ;  my  glory, 
and  the  lifter  up  of  mine  head. 

I  cried  unto  the  Lord  with  my  voice,  and  He  heard 
me  out  of  His  holy  hill. 

I  laid  me  down  and  slept ;  I  awaked  ;  for  the  Lord 
sustained  me. 

I  will  not  be  afraid  of  ten  thousands  of  people, 
that  have  set  themselves  against  me  round  about. 

Arise,  O  Lord ;  save  me,  O  my  God :  for  Thou 
hast  smitten  all  mine  enemies  upon  the  cheek-bone; 
Thou  hast  broken  the  teeth  of  the  ungodly. 

Salvation  belongeth  unto  the  Lord ;  Thy  blessing 
is  upon  Thy  people. 

PSALM  IV. 

Hear  me  when  I  call,  O  God  of  my  righteousness ; 
Thou  hast  enlarged  me  when  I  was  in  distress ;  have 
mercy  upon  me,  and  hear  my  prayer. 

O  ye  sons  of  men,  how  long  will  ye  turn  my  glory 
into  shame  ?  how  long  will  ye  love  vanity,  and  seek 
after  leasing  ? 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALM  P.  133 


Bat  know  that  the  Lord  hath  set  apart  him  that  is 
godly  for  Himself:  the  Lord  will  hear  when  I  call 
unto  Him, 

Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  not:  commune  with  your 
own  heart  upon  your  bed,  and  be  still. 

Offer  the  sacrifices  of  righteousness,  and  put  your 
trust  in  the  Lord. 

There  be  many  that  say,  Who  will  shew  us  any 
good?  Lord,  lift  Thou  up  the  light  of  Thy  coun- 
tenance upon  us. 

Thou  hast  put  gladness  in  my  heart,  more  than  in 
the  time  that  their  corn  and  their  wine  increased. 

I  Avill  both  lay  me  down  in  peace,  and  sleep :  for 
Thou,  Lord,  only  makest  me  dwell  in  safety. 

SECOND  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  VL 

O  Lord,  rebuke  me  not  in  Thine  anger,  neither 
chasten  me  in  Thy  hot  displeasure. 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord ;  for  I  am  weak : 
O  Lord,  heal  me ;  for  my  bones  are  vexed. 

My  soul  is  also  sore  vexed :  but  Thou,  O  Lord, 
how  long  ? 

Return,  O  Lord,  deliver  m}^  soul :  oh,  save  me  for 
Thy  mercies'  sake. 

For  in  death  there  is  no  remembrance  of  Thee :  in 
the  grave  who  shall  give  Thee  thanks  ? 
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134  PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

PSALM  VIIL 

O  Lord  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  Thy  name  in 
all  the  earth !  who  hast  set  Thy  glory  above  the 
heavens. 

Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings  hast  Thou 
ordained  strength  because  of  Thine  enemies,  that  Thou 
mightest  still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

When  I  consider  Thy  heavens,  the  work  of  Thy 
fingers,  the  moon  and  the  stars,  which  Thou  hast 
ordained ; 

What  is  man,  that  Thou  art  mindful  of  him?  and 
the  son  of  man,  that  Thou  visitest  him  ? 

For  Thou  hast  made  him  a  little  lower  than  the 
angels,  and  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and  honor. 

Thou  madest  him  to  have  dominion  over  the  works 
of  Thy  hands;  Thou  hast  put  all  things  under  his  feet: 

All  sheep  and  oxen,  yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the  field  ; 

The  fowl  of  the  air,  and  the  fish  of  the  sea,  and 
whatsoever  passeth  through  the  paths  of  the  seas. 

O  Lord  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  Thy  name  in 

all  the  earth  ! 

PSALM  XV. 

Lord,  who  shall  abide  in  Thy  tabernacle?  who 
shall  dwell  in  Thy  holy  hill? 

He  that  walketh  uprightly,  and  worketh  righteous- 
ness, and  speaketh  the  truth  in  his  heart. 

He  that  backbiteth  not  with  his  tongue,  nor  doetli 
evil  to  his  neighbor,  nor  taketh  up  a  reproach  against 
his  neighbor- 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS.  135 

In  whose  eyes  a  vile  person  is  contemned  ;  but  he 
honoreth  them  that  fear  the  Lord.  He  that  sweareth 
to  his  own  hurt,  and  changeth  not. 

He  that  putteth  not  out  his  money  to  usury,  nor 
taketh  reward  against  the  innocent.  He  that  doeth 
these  things  shall  never  be  moved. 

PSALM  XVL 

Preserve  me,  O  God  :  for  in  Thee  do  I  put  my  trust. 

The  Lord  is  the  portion  of  mine  inheritance  and 
of  my  cup :  Thou  maintainest  my  lot. 

The  lines  are  fallen  unto  me  in  pleasant  places ; 
yea,  I  have  a  goodly  heritage. 

I  will  bless  the  Lord,  who  hath  given  me  counsel : 
my  reins  also  instruct  me  in  the  night  seasons. 

I  have  set  the  Lord  always  before  me:  because  He 
is  at  my  right  hand,  I  shall  not  be  moved. 

Therefore  my  heart  is  glad,  and  my  glory  rejoiceth : 
my  flesh  also  shall  rest  in  hope. 

For  Thou  wilt  not  leave  my  soul  in  hell ;  neither 
wilt  Thou  suifer  Thine  Holy  One  to  see  corruption. 

Thou  wilt  shew  me  the  path  of  life :  in  Thy  pres- 
ence is  fulness  of  joy ;  at  Thy  right  hand  there  are 
pleasures  for  evermore. 

THIRD  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  XXIL 

My  God,  ray  God,  why  hast  Thou  forsaken  me? 
why  art  Thou  so  far  from  helping  me,  and  from  the 
words  of  my  roaring  ? 


136  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

0  my  God,  I  cry  in  the  daytime,  bat  Tliou  heare^t 
not ;  and  in  the  night  season,  and  am  not  silent. 

But  Thou  art  holy,  O  Thou  that  inhabitest  the 
praises  of  Israel. 

Our  fathers  trusted  in  Thee:  they  trusted,  and 
Thou  didst  deliver  them. 

They  cried  unto  Thee,  and  were  delivered :  they 
trusted  in  Thee,  and  were  not  confounded. 

But  I  am  a  worm,  and  no  man  ;  a  reproach  of  men, 
and  despised  of  the  people. 

All  they  that  see  me  laugh  me  to  scorn  :  they  shoot 
out  the  lip,  they  shake  the  head,  saying. 

He  trusted  on  tlie  Lord  that  He  would  deliver 
him :  let  Him  deliver  him,  seeing  He  delightetl  in 
him. 

Be  not  far  ft'om  me ;  for  trouble  is  near ;  for  there 
is  none  to  help. 

Many  bulls  have  compassed  me:  strong  bulls  of 
Bashan  have  beset  me  round. 

They  gaped  upon  me  with  their  mouths,  as  a  raven- 
ing and  a  roaring  lion. 

1  am  poured  out  like  water,  and  all  my  bones  are 
out  of  joint:  my  heart  is  like  wax;  it  is  melted  in 
the  midst  of  my  bowels. 

My  strength  is  dried  up  like  a  potsherd )  and  my 
tongue  cleaveth  to  my  jaws ;  and  Thou  hast  brought 
me  into  the  dust  of  death. 

But  be  not  Thou  far  from  me,  O  Lord  :  O  my 
strength,  haste  Thee  to  help  me. 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS.  137 

Deliver  my  soul  from  the  sword  ;  my  darling  from 
the  power  of  the  dog. 

Save  me  from  the  lion's  mouth  :  for  Thou  hast 
heard  me  from  the  horns  of  the  unicorns. 

I  will  declare  Thy  name  unto  my  brethren  :  in  the 
midst  of  the  congregation  will  I  praise  Thee. 

Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  praise  Him  ;  all  ye  the  seed 
of  Jacob,  glorify  Him  ;  and  fear  Him,  all  ye  the 
seed  of  Israel. 

For  He  hath  not  despised  nor  abhorred  the  afSic- 
tion  of  the  afflicted ;  neither  hath  He  hid  his  face 
from  him ;  but  when  he  cried  unto  Him,  He  heard. 

My  praise  shall  be  of  Thee  in  the  great  congrega- 
tion :  I  will  pay  my  vows  before  them  that  fear  Him. 

The  meek  shall  eat  and  be  satisfied :  they  shall  praise 
the  Lord  that  seek  Him  t  your  heart  shall  live  forever. 

All  the  ends  of  the  world  shall  remember  and  turn 
unto  the  Lord :  and  all  the  kindreds  of  the  nations 
shall  worship  before  Thee. 

For  the  kingdom  is  the  Lord's :  and  He  is  the 
Governor  among  the  nations. 

A  seed  shall  serve  Him ;  it  shall  be  accounted  to 
the  Lord  for  a  generation. 

FOURTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 
PSALM  XXIV. 
The  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  the  fulness  thereof; 
the  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 
12* 


138  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

For  He  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas,  and  estab- 
lished it  upon  the  floods. 

Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord  ?  or 
who  shall  stand  in  His  holy  place  ? 

He  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart ;  who 
hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn 
deceitfully. 

He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord,  and 
righteousness  from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  Him,  that 
seek  thy  face,  O  Jacob. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates ;  and  be  ye  lift  up, 
ye  everlasting  doors;  and  the  King  of  glory  shall 
come  in. 

Who  is  this  King  of  glory  ?  The  Lord  strong  and 
mighty,  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates ;  even  lift  them  up, 
ye  everlasting  doors;  and  the  King  of  glory  shall 
come  in. 

Who  is  this  King  of  glory?  The  Lord  of  hosts, 
He  is  the  King  of  glory. 

PSALM  XXV. 

Unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

O  my  God,  I  trust  in  Thee  :  let  me  not  be  ashamed, 
let  not  mine  enemies  triumph  over  me. 

Yea,  let  none  that  wait  on  Thee  be  ashamed :  let 
them  be  ashamed  which  transgress  without  cause. 

Shew  me  Thy  ways,  O  Lord ;  teach  me  Thy  paths. 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS  139 

Lead  me  in  Thy  truth,  and  teach  me:  for  Thou  art 
the  God  of  my  salvation ;  on  Thee  do  I  wait  all  the  day. 

Remember,  O  Lord,  Thy  tender  mercies  and  Thy 
loving-kindnesses :  for  they  have  been  ever  of  old. 

Remember  not  the  sins  of  my  youth,  nor  my  trans- 
gressions :  according  to  Thy  mercy  remember  Thou 
me  for  Thy  goodness'  sake,  O  Lord. 

Good  and  upright  is  the  Lord  :  therefore  will  He 
teach  sinners  in  the  way. 

The  meek  will  He  guide  in  judgment:  and  the 
meek  will  He  teach  His  way. 

All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and  truth  unto 
such  as  keep  His  covenant  and  His  testimonies. 

For  Thy  name's  sake,  O  Lord,  pardon  mine  iniquity ; 
for  it  is  great. 

What  man  is  he  that  feareth  the  Lord  ?  him  shall 
He  teach  in  the  way  that  he  shall  choose. 

His  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease;  and  his  seed  shall 
inherit  the  earth. 

The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  with  them  that  fear  Him; 
and  He  will  shew  them  His  covenant. 

Mine  eyes  are  ever  toward  the  Lord  ;  for  He  shall 
pluck  my  feet  out  of  the  net. 

Turn  Thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me ;  for 
I  am  desolate  and  afflicted. 

The  troubles  of  my  heart  are  enlarged :  O  bring 
Thou  me  out  of  my  distresses. 

Look  upon  mine  affliction  and  my  pain  ;  and  for- 
give all  my  sins. 


140  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

Consider  mine  enemies ;  for  tliey  are  many ;  and 
tliey  hate  me  with  cruel  hatred. 

O  keep  my  soul,  and  deliver  me :  let  me  not  be 
ashamed ;  for  I  put  my  trust  in  Thee. 

Let  integrity  and  uprightness  preserve  me ;  for  I 
wait  on  Thee. 

Redeem  Israel,  O  God,  out  of  all  his  troubles, 

FIFTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  XXVIL 

The  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation;  whom 
shall  I  fear?  the  Lord  is  the  strength  of  my  life;  of 
whom  shall  I  be  afraid  ? 

Though  an  host  should  encamp  against  me,  my 
heart  shall  not  fear :  though  war  should  rise  against 
me,  in  this  will  I  be  confident. 

One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord,  that  will  I 
seek  after ;  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord 
all  the  days  of  my  life,  to  behold  the  beauty  of  the 
Lord,  and  to  inquire  in  His  temple. 

For  in  the  time  of  trouble  He  shall  hide  me  in 
His  pavilion  :  in  the  secret  of  His  tabernacle  shall 
He  hide  me ;  He  shall  set  me  up  upon  a  rock. 

And  now  shall  mine  head  be  lifted  up  above  mine 
enemies  round  about  me :  therefore  will  I  offer  in 
His  tabernacle  sacrifices  of  joy;  I  will  sing,  yea,  I 
will  sing  praises  unto  the  Lord. 

Hear,  O  Lord,  when  I  cry  with  my  voice :  have 
mercy  also  upon  me,  and  answer  me. 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS.  141 


When  Thou  saidst,  Seek  ye  my  face ;  my  heart 
said  unto  Thee,  Thy  fece,  Lord,  will  I  seek. 

Hide  not  Thy  face  far  from  me ;  put  not  Thy  ser- 
vant away  in  anger :  Thou  hast  been  my  help ;  leave 
me  not,  neither  forsake  me,  O  God  of  my  salvation. 

When  my  father  and  my  mother  forsake  me,  then 
the  Lord  will  take  me  up. 

Teach  me  Thy  way,  O  Lord,  and  lead  me  in  a 
plain  path,  because  of  mine  enemies. 

I  had  fainted,  unless  I  had  believed  to  see  the 
goodness  of  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

Wait  on  the  Lord :  be  of  good  courage,  and  He 
shall  strengthen  thine  heart ;  wait,  I  say,  on  the  Lord. 

PSALM  XXIX. 

Give  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  mighty,  give  unto  the 
Lord  glory  and  strength. 

Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  His  name; 
worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  upon  the  waters  :  the 
God  of  glory  thundereth :  the  Lord  is  upon  many 
waters. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  powerful ;  the  voice  of 
the  Lord  is  full  of  majesty,  and  in  His  temple  doth 
every  one  speak  of  His  glory. 

The  Lord  sitteth  upon  the  flood ;  yea,  the  Lord 
sitteth  King  forever. 

The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  His  people;  the 
Lord  will  bless  His  people  with  peace. 


142  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

PSALM  XXXL 

In  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust ;  let  me  never 
be  ashamed :  deliver  me  in  Thy  righteousness. 

Bow  down  Thine  ear  to  me ;  deliver  me  speedily : 
be  Thou  my  strong  rock,  for  an  house  of  defence  to 
save  me. 

For  Thou  art  my  rock  and  my  fortress ;  therefore 
for  Thy  name's  sake  lead  me,  and  guide  me. 

Pull  me  out  of  the  net  that  they  have  laid  privily 
for  me :  for  Thou  art  my  strength. 

Into  Thine  hand  I  commit  my  spirit :  Thou  hast 
redeemed  me,  O  Lord  God  of  truth. 

I  will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  Thy  mercy  :  for  Thou 
hast  considered  my  trouble ;  Thou  hast  known  my 
soul  in  adversities ; 

And  hast  not  shut  me  up  into  the  hand  of  the 
enemy :  Thou  hast  set  my  feet  in  a  large  room. 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  am  in  trouble : 
mine  eye  is  consumed  with  grief:  my  strength  faileth 
because  of  mine  iniquity. 

But  I  trusted  in  Thee,  O  Lord  :  I  said,  Thou  art 
my  God. 

My  times  are  in  Thy  hand :  deliver  me  from  the 
hand  of  mine  enemies,  and  from  them  that  persecute 
me. 

Make  Thy  face  to  shine  upon  Thy  servant:  save 
me  for  Thy  mercies'  sake. 

Oh  how  great  is  Thy  goodness,  which  Thou  hast 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS.  143 


laid  uj)  for  them  that  fear  Thee;  which  Thou  hast 
wrought  for  them  that  trust  in  Thee  before  tlie  sons 
of  men  ! 

Thou  shalt  hide  them  in  the  secret  of  Thy  presence 
from  the  pride  of  man  :  Thou  shalt  keep  them  secretly 
in  a  pavilion  from  the  strife  of  tongues. 

For  I  said  in  my  haste,  I  am  cut  off  from  before 
Thine  eyes :  nevertheless  Thou  heardest  the  voice  of 
my  supplications  when  I  cried  unto  Thee. 

O  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  His  saints:  for  the  Lord 
preserveth  the  faithful,  and  plentifully  rewardeth  the 
proud  doer. 

Be  of  good  courage,  and  He  shall  strengthen  your 
heart,  all  ye  that  hope  in  the  Lord. 

SIXTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  XXXIII. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  O  ye  righteous  :  for  praise  is 
comely  for  the  upright. 

Praise  the  Lord  with  harp :  sing  unto  Him  with 
the  psaltery  and  an  instrument  of  ten  strings. 

Sing  unto  Him  a  new  .song;  play  skilfully  with  a 
loud  noise. 

For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  right;  and  all  His 
works  are  done  in  truth. 

He  loveth  righteousness  and  judgment :  the  earth 
is  full  of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made ; 
and  all  the  host  of  them  by  the  breath  of  His  mouth. 


144  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea  together  as  an 
heap  :  He  layeth  up  the  depth  in  storehouses. 

Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord  :  let  all  the  inhabit- 
ants of  the  world  stand  in  awe  of  Him. 

For  He  spake,  and  it  was  done ;  He  commanded, 
and  it  stood  fast. 

The  Lord  bringeth  the  counsel  of  the  heathen  to 
nought :  He  maketh  the  devices  of  the  people  of  none 
effect. 

The  counsel  of  the  Lord  standeth  forever,  the 
thoughts  of  His  heart  to  all  generations. 

Blessed  is  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  Lord ;  and 
the  people  whom  He  hath  chosen  for  His  own  in- 
heritance. 

The  Lord  looketh  from  heaven ;  He  beholdeth  all 
the  sons  of  men. 

From  the  place  of  His  habitation  He  looketh  upon 
all  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth. 

He  considereth  all  their  works. 

Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them  that  fear 
Him,  upon  tliem  that  hope  in  His  mercy ; 

To  deliver  their  soul  from  death,  and  to  keep  them 
alive  in  famine. 

Our  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  :  He  is  our  help 
and  our  shield. 

For  our  hearts  shall  rejoice  in  Him,  because  we 
have  trusted  in  His. holy  name. 

Let  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  be  upon  us,  according  as 
we  hope  in  Thee. 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS.  146 

SEVENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  XXXIV. 

I  will  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times :  His  praise  shall 
continually  be  in  my  mouth. 

My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord :  the 
humble  shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

0  magnify  the  Lord  with  me,  and  let  us  exalt  His 
name  together. 

1  sought  the  Lord,  and  He  heard  me,  and  deliv- 
ered me  from  all  my  fears. 

They  looked  unto  Him,  and  were  lightened :  and 
their  faces  were  not  ashamed. 

This  poor  man  cried,  and  the  Lord  heard  him,  and 
saved  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

The  angel  of  the  Lord  encampeth  around  about 
them  that  fear  Him,  and  delivereth  them. 

O  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  good :  blessed  is 
the  man  that  trusteth  in  Him. 

O  fear  the  Lord,  ye  His  saints :  for  there  is  no 
want  to  them  that  fear  Him. 

The  young  lions  do  lack,  and  suifer  hunger :  but 
they  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  not  want  any  good  thing. 

Come,  ye  children,  hearken  unto  me:  I  Avill  teach 
you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

What  man  is  he  that  desireth  life,  and  loveth  many 
days,  that  he  may  see  good  ? 

Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips  from 
speaking  guile. 

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146  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good ;  seek  peace,  and 
pursue  it. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  righteous,  and 
His  ears  are  open  unto  their  cry. 

The  face  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do  evil, 
to  cut  off  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the  earth. 

The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth,  and  de- 
livereth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a  broken 
heart ;  and  saveth  such  as  be  of  a  contrite  spirit. 

Many  are  the  afflictions  of  the  righteous  :  but  the 
Lord  delivereth  him  out  of  them  all. 

He  keepeth  all  his  bones :  not  one  of  them  is  broken. 

Evil  shall  slay  the  wicked :  and  they  that  hate  the 
righteous  shall  be  desolate. 

The  Lord  redeemeth  the  soul  of  His  servants  :  and 
none  of  them  that  trust  in  Him  shall  be  desolate. 

EIGHTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  XXXVII L 

0  Lord,  rebuke  me  not  in  Thy  wrath :  neither 
chasten  me  in  Thy  hot  displeasure. 

For  Thine  arrows  stick  fast  in  me,  and  Thy  hand 
presseth  me  sore. 

For  mine  iniquities  are  gone  over  mine  head  :  as 
an  heavy  burden  they  are  too  heavy  for  me. 

1  am  troubled  ;  I  am  bowed  down  greatly ;  I  go 
the  day  long. 


SELECTIONS  FRO 31  THE  PSALMS.  147 

Lord,  all  my  desire  is  before  Thee ;  and  my  groan- 
ing is  not  hid  from  Thee. 

My  heart  panteth,  my  strength  faileth  me :  as  for 
the  light  of  mine  eyes,  it  also  is  gone  from  me. 

For  in  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  hope :  Thou  wilt  hear, 
O  Lord  my  God. 

For  I  will  declare  mine  iniquity ;  I  will  be  sorry 
for  my  sin. 

PSALM  XXXIX. 

Lord,  make  me  to  know  mine  end,  and  the  meas- 
ure of  my  days,  what  it  is ;  that  I  may  know  how 
frail  I  am. 

Behold,  Thou  hast  made  my  days  as  an  hand- 
breadth;  and  mine  age  is  as  nothing  before  Thee: 
verily  every  man  at  his  best  state  is  altogether 
vanity. 

Surely  every  man  walketh  in  a  vain  show :  surely 
they  are  disquieted  in  vain :  he  heapeth  up  riches, 
and  knoweth  not  who  shall  gather  them. 

And  now.  Lord,  what  wait  I  for?  my  hope  is  in 
Thee. 

Deliver  me  from  all  my  transgressions :  make  me 
not  the  reproach  of  the  foolish. 

I  was  dumb,  I  opened  not  my  mouth ;  because 
Thou  didst  it. 

Remove  Thy  stroke  away  from  me :  I  am  con- 
sumed by  the  blow  of  Thine  hand. 

When   Thou  with   rebukes  dost  correct  man   for 


148  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

iniquity,  Thou  makest  his  beauty  to  consume  away 
like  a  moth :  surely  every  man  is  vanity. 

Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  and  give  ear  unto  my 
cry ;  hold  not  Thy  peace  at  my  tears  :  for  I  am  a 
stranger  with  Thee,  and  a  sojourner,  as  all  my  fathers 
were. 

0  spare  me,  that  I  may  recover  strength,  before  I 
go  hence,  and  be  no  more. 

NINTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  XL. 

1  waited  patiently  for  the  Lord ;  and  He  inclined 
unto  me,  and  heard  my  cry. 

He  brought  me  up  also  out  of  an  horrible  pit,  out 
of  the  miry  clay,  and  set  my  feet  upon  a  rock,  and 
established  my  goings. 

And  He  hath  put  a  new  song  in  my  mouth,  even 
praise  unto  our  God  :  many  shall  see  it,  and  fear,  and 
shall  trust  in  the  Lord. 

Blessed  is  that  man  that  maketh  the  Lord  his  trust, 
and  respecteth  not  the  proud,  nor  such  as  turn  aside 
to  lies. 

Many,  O  Lord  my  God,  are  Thy  wonderful  works 
which  Thou  hast  done,  and  Thy  thoughts  which  are 
to  US-ward :  they  cannot  be  reckoned  up  in  order 
unto  Thee :  if  I  would  declare  and  speak  of  them, 
they  are  more  than  can  be  numbered. 

Sacrifice  and  oflPering  Thou  didst  not  desire ;  mine 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS.  149 

ears  hast  Thou  opened  :  burnt-offering  and  sin-offer- 
ing hast  Thou  not  required. 

Then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come :  in  the  volume  of  the 
book  it  is  written  of  me, 

I  delight  to  do  Thy  will,  O  my  God :  yea,  Thy 
law  is  within  my  heart. 

Withhold  not  Thou  Thy  tender  mercies  from  me, 
O  Lord  :  let  Thy  loving-kindness  and  Thy  truth 
continually  preserve  me. 

For  innumerable  evils  have  compassed  me  about : 
mine  iniquities  have  taken  hold  upon  me,  so  that  I 
am  not  able  to  look  up ;  they  are  more  than  the  hairs 
of  mine  head :  therefore  my  heart  faileth  me. 

Be  pleased,  O  Lord,  to  deliver  me :  O  Lord,  make 
haste  to  help  me. 

Let  all  those  that  seek  Thee  rejoice  and  be  glad  in 
Thee :  let  such  as  love  Thy  salvation  say  continually, 
The  Lord  be  magnified. 

But  I  am  poor  and  needy ;  yet  the  Lord  thinketh 
upon  me:  Thou  art  my  help  and  my  deliverer; 
make  no  tarrying,  O  my  God. 

PSALM  XLIL 

As  the  hart  panteth  after  the  water  brooks,  so 
panteth  my  soul  after  Thee,  O  God. 

My  soul  thirsteth  for  God,  for  the  living  God: 
when  shall  I  come  and  appear  before  God? 

My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night,  while 
they  continually  say  unto  me.  Where  is  thy  God? 
13* 


160  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

When  I  remember  these  things,  I  pour  out  my 
soul  in  me :  for  I  had  gone  with  the  multitude,  I 
went  with  them  to  the  house  of  God,  with  the  voice 
of  joy  and  praise,  with  a  multitude  that  kept  holyday. 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why 
art  thou  disquieted  in  me  ?  hope  thou  in  God :  for 
I  shall  yet  praise  Him  for  the  help  of  His  counte- 
nance. 

Deep  calleth  unto  deep  at  the  noise  of  Thy  water- 
spouts;  all  Thy  waves  and  Thy  billows  are  gone 
over  me. 

The  Lord  will  command  His  loving-kindness  in 
the  daytime,  and  in  the  night  His  song  shall  be  with 
me,  and  my  prayer  unto  the  God  of  my  life. 

I  will  say  unto  God  my  rock.  Why  hast  Thou  for- 
gotten me? 

O  send  out  Thy  light  and  Thy  truth  :  let  them 
lead  me ;  let  them  bring  me  unto  Thy  holy  hill,  and 
to  Thy  tabernacles. 

Then  will  I  go  unto  the  altar  of  God,  unto  God 
my  exceeding  joy  :  yea,  upon  the  harp  will  I  praise 
Thee,  O  God  my  God. 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  art 
thou  disquieted  within  me?  hope  in  God  :  for  I  shall 
yet  praise  Plim,  who  is  the  health  of  my  countenance, 
and  my  God. 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS.  151 

TENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  XL  V. 

My  heart  is  inditing  a  good  matter  :  I  speak  of  the 
things  which  I  have  made  touching  the  king:  my 
tongue  is  the  pen  of  a  ready  writer. 

Thou  art  fairer  than  the  chiklren  of  men  :  grace  is 
poured  into  Thy  lips  :  therefore  God  hatli  blessed  Thee 
forever. 

Gird  Thy  sword  upon  Thy  thigh,  O  most  mighty, 
with  Thy  glory  and  Thy  majesty. 

And  in  Thy  majesty  ride  prosperously  because  of 
truth  and  meekness  and  righteousness  ;  and  Thy  right 
hand  sliall  teach  Thee  terrible  things. 

Thine  arrows  are  sharp  in  the  heart  of  the  king's 
enemies ;  whereby  the  people  fall  under  Thee. 

Thy  throne,  O  God,  is  forever  and  ever :  the  scep- 
tre of  Thy  kingdom  is  a  right  sceptre. 

Thou  lovest  righteousness,  and  hatest  wickedness  : 
therefore  God,  Thy  God,  hath  anointed  Thee  with  the 
oil  of  gladness  above  Thy  fellows. 

1  will  make  Thy  name  to  be  remembered  in   all 

generations :   therefore  shall   the  people  praise  Thee 

for  ever  and  ever. 

PSAL3I  XLVL 

God  is  our  refuge  and  strength,  a  very  present  help 
in  trouble. 

Therefore  will  not  we  fear,  though  the  earth  be 
removed,  and  though  the  mountains  be  carried  into 
the  midst  of  the  sea. 


152  PUBLIC   wo B SHIP. 

Though  the  waters  thereof  roar  and  be  troubled, 
though  the  mountains  shake  with  the  swelling  thereof. 

There  is  a  river,  the  streams  whereof  shall  make 
glad  the  city  of  God,  the  holy  place  of  the  tabernacles 
of  the  most  High. 

God  is  in  the  midst  of  her ;  she  shall  not  be 
moved :  God  shall  help  her,  and  that  right  early. 

The  heathen  raged,  the  kingdoms  were  moved  : 
He  uttered  His  voice,  the  earth  melted. 

The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us ;  the  God  of  Jacob  is 
our  refuge. 

Come,  behold  the  works  of  the  Lord,  what  deso- 
lations He  hath  made  in  the  earth. 

He  maketh  wars  to  cease  unto  the  end  of  the  earth ; 
He  breaketh  the  bow,  and  cutteth  the  spear  in  sun- 
der; He  burneth  the  chariot  in  the  fire. 

Be  still,  and  know  that  I  am  God  :  I  will  be  ex- 
alted among  the  heathen,  I  will  be  exalted  in  the 
earth. 

The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us ;  the  God  of  Jacob  is 
our  refuge. 

PSALM  XLVIL 

O  clap  your  hands,  all  ye  people;  shout  unto  God 
with  the  voice  of  triumph. 

For  the  Lord  most  high  is  terrible ;  He  is  a  great 
King  over  all  the  earth. 

He  shall  choose  our  inheritance  for  us,  the  excel- 
lency of  Jacob  whom  He  loved. 

God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout,  the  Lord  with  the 
sound  of  a  trumpet. 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS.  153 

Sing  praises  to  God,  sing  praises  :  sing  praises  unto 
our  King,  sing  praises. 

For  God  is  the  King  of  all  the  earth  :  sing  ye 
praises  with  understanding. 

God  reigneth  over  the  heathen  :  God  sitteth  upon 
the  throne  of  His  holiness. 


ELEVENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  LV. 

Give  ear  to  my  prayer,  O  God  ;  and  hide  not  Thy- 
self from  my  supplication. 

Attend  unto  me,  and  hear  me :  I  mourn  in  my 
complaint,  and  make  a  noise ; 

Because  of  the  voice  of  the  enemy,  because  of  the 
oppression  of  the  wicked  :  for  they  cast  iniquity  upon 
me,  and  in  wrath  they  hate  me. 

My  heart  is  sore  pained  within  me :  and  the  terrors 
of  death  are  fallen  upon  me. 

Fearful ness  and  trembling  are  come  upon  me,  and 
horror  hath  overwhelmed  me. 

And  I  said,  Oh  that  I  had  wings  like  a  dove !  for 
then  would  I  fly  away,  and  be  at  rest. 

Lo,  then  would  I  wander  far  off,  and  remain  in  the 
wilderness. 

I  would  hasten  my  escape  from  the  windy  storm 
and  tempest. 

As  for  me,  I  will  call  upon  God;  and  the  Lord 
shall  save  me. 


154  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

Evening,  and  morning,  and  at  noon,  will  I  pray, 
and  cry  aloud  :  and  He  shall  hear  my  voice. 

He  hath  delivered  my  soul  in  peace  from  the  battle 
that  was  against  me :  for  there  were  many  with  me. 

God  shall  hear,  and  afflict  them,  even  He  that 
abideth  of  old.  Because  they  have  no  changes,  there- 
fore they  fear  not  God. 

Cast  thy  burden  upon  the  Lord,  and  He  shall  sus- 
tain thee :  He  shall  never  suffer  the  righteous  to  be 

moved. 

PSALM  LVIL 

Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  God,  be  merciful  unto  me: 
for  my  soul  trusteth  in  Thee :  yea,  in  the  shadow  of 
Thy  wings  will  I  make  my  refuge,  until  these  calami- 
ties be  overpast. 

I  will  cry  unto  God  most  high  ;  unto  God  that 
perform eth  all  things  for  me. 

He  shall  send  from  heaven,  and  save  me  from  the 
reproach  of  him  that  would  swallow  me  up.  God 
shall  send  forth  His  mercy  and  His  truth. 

Be  Thou  exalted,  O  God,  above  the  heavens ;  let 
Thy  glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 

My  heart  is  fixed,  O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed  :  I  will 
sing  and  give  praise. 

Awake  up,  my  glory  ;  awake,  psaltery  and  harp  :  I 
myself  will  awake  early. 

I  will  praise  Thee,  O  Lord,  among  the  people :  I 
will  sing  unto  Thee  among  the  nations. 

For  Thy  mercy  is  great  unto  the  heavens,  and  Thy 
truth  unto  the  clouds. 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS.  155 

Be  Thou  exalted,  O  God,  above  the  heavens :  let 
Thy  glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 

TWELFTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  LXIL 

Truly  my  soul  waiteth  upon  God :  from  Him 
Cometh  my  salvation. 

He  only  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation ;  He  is  my 
defence ;  I  shall  not  be  greatly  moved. 

My  soul,  wait  Thou  only  upon  God;  for  my  ex- 
pectation is  from  Him. 

He  only  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation  :  He  is  my 
defence ;  I  shall  not  be  moved. 

In  God  is  my  salvation  and  my  glory  :  the  rock  of 
my  strength,  and  my  refuge,  is  in  God. 

Trust  in  Him  at  all  times;  ye  people,  pour  out 
your  heart  before  Him :  God  is  a  refuge  for  us. 

Surely  men  of  low  degree  are  vanity,  and  men  of 
high  degree  are  a  lie :  to  be  laid  in  the  balance,  they 
are  altogether  lighter  than  vanity. 

Trust  not  in  oppression,  and  become  not  vain  in 
robbery :  if  riches  increase,  set  not  your  heart  upon 
them. 

God  hath  spoken  once ;  twice  have  I  heard  this ; 
that  power  belongeth  unto  God. 

Also  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  belongeth  mercy :  for 
Thou  renderest  to  every  man  according  to  his  work. 


166  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 


PSALM  LXVIIL 

Let  God  arise,  let  His  enemies  be  scattered :  let 
them  also  that  hate  Him  flee  before  Him. 

As  smoke  is  driven  away,  so  drive  them  away  :  as 
wax  melteth  before  the  fire,  so  let  the  wicked  perish 
at  the  presence  of  God. 

But  let  the  righteous  be  glad ;  let  them  rejoice  be- 
fore God :  yea,  let  them  exceedingly  rejoice. 

Sing  unto  God,  sing  praises  to  His  name :  extol 
Him  that  rideth  upon  the  heavens  by  His  name  JAH, 
and  rejoice  before  Him. 

A  Father  of  the  fatherless,  and  a  Judge  of  the 
widows,  God  is  in  His  holy  habitation. 

God  setteth  the  solitary  in  families :  He  bringeth 
out  those  which  are  bound  with  chains :  but  the  rebel- 
lious dwell  in  a  dry  land. 

O  God,  when  Thou  wentest  forth  before  Thy  people, 
when  Thou  didst  march  through  the  wilderness. 

The  earth  shook,  the  heavens  also  dropped  at  the 
presence  of  God  :  even  Sinai  itself  was  moved  at  the 
presence  of  God,  the  God  of  Israel. 

The  chariots  of  God  are  twenty  thousand,  even 
thousands  of  angels :  the  Lord  is  among  them,  as  in 
Sinai,  in  the  holy  place. 

Thou  hast  ascended  on  high,  Thou  hast  led  cap- 
tivity captive :  Thou  hast  received  gifts  for  men ; 
yea,  for  the  rebellious  also,  that  the  Lord  God  might 
dwell  among  them. 


SELECTIONS  FRO 31  THE  PSALMS.  157 

Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  daily  loadeth  us  with 
benefits,  even  the  God  of  our  salvation. 

Our  God  is  the  God  of  salvation ;  and  unto  God 
the  Lord  belong  the  issues  from  death. 

THIRTEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  LXXL 

In  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust :  let  me  never 
be  put  to  confusion. 

Deliver  me  in  Thy  righteousness,  and  cause  me  to 
escape :  incline  Thine  ear  unto  me,  and  save  me. 

Be  Thou  my  strong  habitation,  whereunto  I  may 
continually  resort :  Thou  hast  given  commandment 
to  save  me :  for  Thou  art  my  rock  and  my  fortress. 

Deliver  me,  O  my  God,  out  of  the  hand  of  the  wicked, 
out  of  the  hand  of  the  unrighteous  and  cruel  man. 

For  Thou  art  ray  hope,  O  Lord  God :  Thou  art 
my  trust  from  my  youth. 

By  Thee  have  I  been  holden  up  from  the  womb : 
ray  praise  shall  be  continually  of  Thee. 

I  am  as  a  wonder  unto  many :  but  Thou  art  my 
strong  refuge. 

Let  my  mouth  be  filled  with  Thy  praise  and  with 
Thy  honor  all  the  day. 

Cast  me  not  off  in  the  time  of  old  age ;  forsake  rae 
not  when  my  strength  faileth. 

O  God,  be  not  far  from  me:  O  my  God,  make 
haste  for  my  help. 
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158  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

But  I  will  hope  continually,  and  will  yet  praise 
Thee  more  and  more. 

My  mouth  shall  show  forth  Thy  righteousness  and 
Thy  salvation  all  the  day. 

I  will  go  in  the  strength  of  the  Lord  God  :  I  will 
make  mention  of  Thy  righteousness,  even  of  Thine 
only. 

0  God,  Thou  hast  taught  me  from  my  youth  :  and 
hitherto  have  I  declared  Thy  wondrous  works. 

Now  also  when  I  am  old  and  gray  headed,  O  God, 
forsake  me  not ;  until  I  have  shewed  Thy  strength 
unto  this  generation,  and  Thy  power  to  every  one 
that  is  to  come. 

Thy  righteousness  also,  O  God,  is  very  high,  who 
hast  done  great  things :  O  God,  who  is  like  unto 
Thee! 

Thou,  which  hast  shewed  me  great  and  sore  troubles, 
shalt  quicken  me  again,  and  shalt  bring  me  up  again 
from  the  depths  of  the  earth. 

Thou  shalt  increase  my  greatness,  and  comfort  me 
on  every  side. 

1  will  also  praise  Thee  with  the  psaltery,  even  Thy 
truth,  O  my  God :  unto  Thee  will  I  sing  with  the 
harp,  O  Thou  Holy  One  of  Israel. 

My  lips  shall  greatly  rejoice  when  I  sing  unto 
Thee ;  and  my  soul,  which  Thou  hast  redeemed. 

My  tongue  also  shall  talk  of  Thy  righteousness  all 
the  day  long. 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS.  159 


FOURTEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  LXXVIL 

I  cried  unto  God  with  my  voice,  even  unto  God 
with  my  voice ;  and  He  gave  ear  unto  me. 

In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I  sought  the  Lord :  my 
sore  ran  in  the  night,  and  ceased  not :  my  soul  re- 
fused to  be  comforted. 

I  remembered  God,  and  was  troubled :  I  com- 
plained, and  my  spirit  was  overwhelmed. 

Thou  boldest  mine  eyes  waking :  I  am  so  troubled 
that  I  cannot  speak. 

I  have  considered  the  days  of  old,  the  years  of 
ancient  times. 

I  call  to  remembrance  my  song  in  the  night :  I 
commune  with  mine  own  heart :  and  my  spirit  made 
diligent  search. 

Will  the  Lord  cast  off  forever?  and  will  He  be 
favorable  no  more? 

Is  His  mercy  clean  gone  forever  ?  doth  His  prom- 
ise fail  for  evermore? 

Hath  God  forgotten  to  be  gracious?  hath  He  in 
anger  sluit  up  His  tender  mercies? 

And  I  said.  This  is  my  infirmity :  but  I  will  re- 
member the  years  of  the  right  hand  of  the  most  High. 

I  will  remember  the  works  of  the  Lord  :  surely  I 
will  remember  Thy  wonders  of  old. 

I  will  meditate  also  of  all  Thy  work,  and  talk  of 
Thy  doings. 


160  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 


Thy  way,  O  God,  is  in  the  sanctuary :  who  is  so 
great  a  God  as  our  God  ? 

Thou  art  the  God  that  doest  wonders :  Thou  hast 
declared  Thy  strength  among  the  people. 

Thou  hast  with  Thine  arm  redeemed  Thy  people, 
the  sons  of  Jacob  and  Joseph. 

The  waters  saw  Thee,  O  God,  the  waters  saw  Thee ; 
they  were  afraid :  the  depths  also  were  troubled. 

The  clouds  poured  out  water :  the  skies  sent  out  a 
sound  :  Thine  arrows  also  went  abroad. 

The  voice  of  Thy  thunder  was  in  the  heaven :  the 
lightnings  lightened  the  world :  the  earth  trembled 
and  shook. 

Thy  way  is  in  the  sea,  and  Thy  path  in  the  great 
waters,  and  Thy  footsteps  are  not  known. 

Thou  leddest  Thy  people  like  a  flock  by  the  hand 
of  Moses  and  Aaron. 

FIFTEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  LXXXV. 

Lord,  Thou  hast  been  favorable  unto  Thy  land  : 
Thou  hast  brought  back  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 

Thou  hast  forgiven  the  iniquity  of  Thy  people, 
Thou  hast  cov^ered  all  their  sin. 

Thou  hast  taken  away  all  Thy  wrath  :  Thou  hast 
turned  Thyself  from  the  fierceness  of  Thine  anger. 

Turn  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  and  cause  Thine 
anger  toward  us  to  cease. 


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Wilt  Thou  not  revive  us  again :  that  Thy  people 
may  rejoice  in  Thee? 

Shew  us  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  and  grant  us  Thy 
salvation. 

I  will  hear  what  God  the  Lord  will  speak  :  for  He 
will  speak  peace  unto  His  people,  and  to  His  saints : 
but  let  them  not  turn  again  to  folly. 

Surely  His  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear  Him ; 
that  glory  may  dwell  in  our  land. 

Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together ;  righteousness 
and  peace  have  kissed  each  other. 

Truth  shall  spring  out  of  the  earth ;  and  righteous- 
ness shall  look  down  from  heaven. 

Yea,  the  Lord  shall  give  that  which  is  good ;  and 
our  land  shall  yield  her  increase. 

Righteousness  shall  go  before  Him;  and  shall  set 
in  the  way  of  His  steps. 

PSALM  LXXXVL 

Bow  down  Thine  ear,  O  Lord,  hear  me :  for  I  am 
poor  and  needy. 

Preserve  my  soul ;  for  I  am  holy :  O  Thou  my 
God,  save  Thy  servant  that  trusteth  in  Thee. 

Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  Lord  :  for  I  cry  unto  Thee 
daily. 

Rejoice  the  soul  of  Thy  servant:  for  unto  Thee,  O 
Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

For  Thou,  Lord,  art  good,  and  ready  to  forgive;  and 
plenteous  in  mercy  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  Thee. 
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162  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

Give  ear,  O  Lord,  unto  my  prayer ;  and  attend  to 
the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I  will  call  upon  Thee : 
for  Thou  wilt  answer  me. 

Among  the  gods  there  is  none  like  unto  Thee,  O 
Lord ;  neither  are  there  any  works  like  unto  Thy  works. 

All  nations  whom  Thou  hast  made  shall  come  and 
worship  before  Thee,  O  Lord ;  and  shall  glorify  Thy 
name. 

For  Thou  art  great,  and  doest  wondrous  things : 
Thou  art  God  alone. 

Teach  me  Thy  way,  O  Lord ;  I  will  walk  in  Thy 
truth :  unite  my  heart  to  fear  Thy  name. 

I  will  praise  Thee,  O  Lord  my  God,  with  all  my 
heart :  and  I  will  glorify  Thy  name  for  evermore. 

For  great  is  Thy  mercy  toward  me :  and  Thou  hast 
delivered  my  soul  from  the  lowest  hell. 

O  God,  the  proud  are  risen  against  me,  and  the 
assemblies  of  violent  men  have  sought  after  my  soul ; 
and  have  not  set  Thee  before  them. 

But  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  a  God  full  of  compassion, 
and  gracious,  long-suflPering,  and  plenteous  in  mercy 
and  truth. 

O  turn  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me ;  give 
Thy  strength  unto  Thy  servant,  and  save  the  son  of 
Thine  handmaid. 

Shew  me  a  token  for  good ;  that  they  which  hate 
me  may  see  it,  and  be  ashamed  :  because  Thou,  Lord, 
hast  holpen  me,  and  comforted  me. 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS.  163 

PSALM  LXXXVIL 

His  foundation  is  in  the  holy  mountains. 

The  Lord  loveth  the  gates  of  Zion  more  than  all 
the  dwellings  of  Jacob. 

Glorious  things  are  spoken  of  thee,  O  city  of  God. 

And  of  Zion  it  shall  be  said,  This  and  that  man 
was  born  in  her :  and  the  Highest  Himself  shall 
establish  her. 

The  Lord  shall  count,  when  He  writeth  up  the 
people,  that  this  man  was  born  there. 

As  well  the  singers  as  the  players  on  instruments 
shall  be  there :  all  my  springs  are  in  thee. 

SIXTEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  LXXXVIIL 

0  Lord  God  of  my  salvation,  I  have  cried  day  and 
night  before  Thee : 

Let  my  prayer  come  before  Thee :  incline  Thine 
ear  unto  my  cry  ; 

For  my  soul  is  full  of  troubles  :  and  my  life  draw- 
eth  nigh  unto  the  grave. 

1  am  counted  with  them  that  go  down  into  the  pit : 
I  am  as  a  man  that  hath  no  strength : 

.  Free  among  the  dead,  like  the  slain  that  lie  in  the 
grave,  whom  Thou  rememberest  no  more :  and  they 
are  cut  oflP  from  Thy  hand. 

Thou  hast  laid  me  in  the  lowest  pit,  in  darkness, 
in  the  deeps. 


164  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

Thy  wrath  lieth  hard  upon  me,  and  Thou  hast 
afflicted  me  with  all  Thy  waves. 

Thou  hast  put  away  mine  acquaintance  far  from 
me ;  Thou  hast  made  me  an  abomination  unto  them  : 
I  am  shut  up,  and  I  cannot  come  forth. 

Mine  eye  mourneth  by  reason  of  affliction :  Lord, 
I  have  called  daily  upon  Thee,  I  have  stretched  out 
my  hands  unto  Thee. 

Wilt  Thou  shew  wonders  to  the  dead  ?  shall  the 
dead  arise  and  praise  Thee  ? 

Shall  Thy  loving  -  kindness  be  declared  in  the 
grave  ?  or  Thy  faithfulness  in  destruction  ? 

Shall  Thy  wonders  be  known  in  the  dark?  and 
Thy  righteousness  in  the  land  of  forgetfulness  ? 

But  unto  Thee  have  I  cried,  O  Lord ;  and  in  the 
morning  shall  my  prayer  prevent  Thee. 

Lord,  why  casteth  Thou  off  my  soul  ?  why  hidest 
Thou  Thy  face  from  me  ? 

I  am  afflicted  and  ready  to  die  from  my  youth  up : 
while  I  suffer  Thy  terrors  I  am  distracted. 

Thy  fierce  Avrath  goeth  over  me ;  Thy  terrors  have 
cut  me  off. 

They  came  round  about  me  daily  like  water ;  they 
compassed  me  about  together. 

Lover  and  friend  hast  Thou  put  far  from  me,  and 
mine  acquaintance  into  darkness. 


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SEVENTEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 
PSALM  LXXXIX. 

I  will  sing  of  the  mercies  of  the  Lord  forever : 
with  my  mouth  will  I  make  known  Thy  faithfulness 
to  all  generations. 

For  I  have  said,  Mercy  shall  be  built  up  forever : 
Thy  faithfulness  shalt  Thou  establish  in  the  very 
heavens. 

For  who  in  the  heaven  can  be  compared  unto  the 
Lord  ?  who  among  the  sons  of  the  mighty  can  be 
likened  unto  the  Lord  ? 

God  is  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  assembly  of  the 
saints,  and  to  be  had  in  reverence  of  all  them  that  are 
about  Him. 

O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  who  is  a  strong  Lord  like 
unto  Thee  ?  or  to  Thy  faithfulness  round  about  Thee  ? 

Thou  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea :  when  the  waves 
thereof  arise,  Thou  stillest  them. 

The  heavens  are  Thine,  the  earth  also  is  Thine :  as 
for  the  world  and  the  fulness  thereof,  Thou  hast 
founded  them. 

The  north  and  the  south  Thou  hast  created  them : 
Tabor  and  Hermon  shall  rejoice  in  Thy  name. 

Thou  hast  a  mighty  arm :  strong  is  Thy  hand,  and 
high  is  Thy  right  hand. 

Justice  and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  Thy 
throne :  mercy  and  truth  shall  go  before  Thy  face. 

Blessed  is  the  people  that  know  the  joyful  sound : 


166  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

they  shall  walk,  O  Lord,  in  the  light  of  Thy  counte- 
nance. 

In  Thy  name  shall  they  rejoice  all  the  day  :  and  in 
Thy  righteousness  shall  they  be  exalted. 

EIGHTEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  xa 

Lord,  Thou  hast  been  our  dwelling-place  in  all 
generations. 

Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever 
Thou  hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world,  even 
from  everlasting  to  everlasting,  Thou  art  God. 

Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction ;  and  sayest.  Re- 
turn, ye  children  of  men. 

For  a  thousand  years  in  Thy  sight  are  but  as  yes- 
terday when  it  is  past,  and  as  a  watch  in  the  night. 

Thou  carriest  them  away  as  with  a  flood ;  they  are 
as  a  sleep :  in  the  morning  they  are  like  grass  which 
groweth  up. 

In  the  morning  it  flourisheth,  and  groweth  up ;  in 
the  evening  it  is  cut  down,  and  withereth. 

For  we  are  consumed  by  Thine  anger,  and  by  Thy 
wrath  are  we  troubled. 

Thou  hast  set  our  iniquities  before  Thee,  our  secret 
sins  in  the  light  of  Thy  countenance. 

For  all  our  days  are  passed  away  in  Thy  wrath : 
we  spend  our  years  as  a  tale  that  is  told. 

The  days  of  our  years  are  threescore  years  and  ten ; 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS.  167 

and  if  by  reason  of  strength  they  be  fonrscore  years, 
yet  is  their  strength  labor  and  sorrow;  for  it  is  soon 
cut  off,  and  we  fly  away. 

Who  knoweth  the  power  of  Thine  anger?  even 
according  to  Thy  fear,  so  is  Thy  wrath. 

So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we  may  apply 
our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

Return,  O  Lord,  how  long  ?  and  let  it  repent  Thee 
concerning  Thy  servants. 

O  satisfy  us  early  with  Thy  mercy ;  that  we  may 
rejoice  and  be  glad  all  our  days. 

Make  us  glad  according  to  the  days  wherein  Thou 
hast  afflicted  us,  and  the  years  wherein  we  have  seen 
evil. 

Let  Thy  work  appear  unto  Thy  servants,  and  Thy 
glory  unto  their  children. 

And  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon 
us :  and  establish  Thou  the  work  of  our  hands  upon 
us ;  yea,  the  work  of  our  hands  establish  Thou  it. 

NINETEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  XCIV. 

The  Lord  knoweth  the  thoughts  of  man,  that  they 
are  vanity. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  Thou  chastenest,  O  Lord, 
and  teachest  him  out  of  Thy  law ; 

That  Thou  may  est  give  him  rest  from  the  days  of 
adversity,  until  the  pit  be  digged  for  the  wicked. 


168  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

For  the  Lord  will  not  cast  off  His  people,  neither 
will  He  forsake  His  inheritance. 

But  judgment  shall  return  unto  righteousness  :  and 
all  the  upright  in  heart  shall  follow  it. 

Unless  the  Lord  had  been  my  help,  my  soul  had 
almost  dwelt  in  silence. 

When  I  said,  My  foot  slippeth ;  Thy  mercy,  O 
Lord,  held  me  up. 

In  the  multitude  of  my  thoughts  within  me  Thy 
comforts  delight  my  soul. 

The  Lord  is  my  defence ;  and  my  God  is  the  rock 
of  my  refuge. 

PSALM  XC  VI 

O  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song ;  sing  unto  the 
Lord,  all  the  earth. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  bless  His  name ;  shew  forth 
His  salvation  from  day  to  day. 

Declare  His  glory  among  the  heathen,  His  wonders 
among  all  people. 

The  Lord  is  great,  and  greatly  to  be  praised :  He 
is  to  be  feared  above  all  gods. 

For  all  the  gods  of  the  nations  are  idols :  but  the 
Lord  made  the  heavens. 

Honor  and  majesty  are  before  Him :  strength  and 
beauty  are  in  His  sanctuary. 

Give  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  kindreds  of  the  people, 
give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength. 

Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  His  name : 
bring  an  offering,  and  come  into  His  courts. 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS.  169 


O  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness : 
fear  before  Him,  all  the  earth. 

Say  among  the  heathen  that  the  Lord  reigneth: 
the  world  also  shall  be  established  that  it  shall  not 
be  moved  :  He  shall  judge  the  people  righteously. 

Let  the  heavens  rejoice,  and  let  the  earth  be  glad  ; 
let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof. 

Let  the  field  be  joyful,  and  all  that  is  therein  :  then 
shall  all  the  trees  of  the  wood  rejoice 

Before  the  Lord  :  for  He  cometh,  for  He  cometh  to 
judge  the  earth :  He  shall  judge  tlie  world  with 
righteousness,  and  the  people  with  His  truth. 

TWENTIETH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  XCVIL 

The  Lord  reigneth;  let  the  earth  rejoice;  let  the 
multitude  of  isles  be  glad  thereof. 

Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  Him  :  ri^ht- 
eousness  and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  His 
throne. 

A  fire  goeth  before  Him,  and  burnetii  up  His  ene- 
mies round  about. 

The  heavens  declare  His  righteousness,  and  all  the 
people  see  His  glory. 

Confounded  be  all  they  that  serve  graven  images, 
that  boast  themselves  of  idols :  worship  Him,  all  ye 
gods. 

Zion  heard,  and  was  glad ;  and  the  daughters  of 
Judah  rejoiced  because  of  Thy  judgments,  O  Lord. 
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170  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 


For  Thou,  Lord,  art  high  above  all  the  earth: 
Thou  art  exalted  far  above  all  gods. 

Ye  that  love  the  Lord,  hate  evil :  He  preserveth 
the  souls  of  His  saints ;  He  delivereth  them  out  of 
the  hand  of  the  wicked. 

Light  is  sown  for  the  righteous,  and  gladness  for 
the  upright  in  heart. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye  righteous ;  and  give  thanks 
at  the  remembrance  of  His  holiness. 

PSALM  XCVIIL 

O  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song ;  for  He  hath 
done  marvellous  things :  His  right  hand,  and  His 
holy  arm,  hath  gotten  Him  the  victory. 

The  Lord  hath  made  known  His  salvation :  His 
righteousness  hath  He  openly  shewed  in  the  sight  of 
the  heathen. 

He  hath  remembered  His  mercy  and  His  truth 
toward  the  house  of  Israel :  all  the  ends  of  the  earth 
have  seen  the  salvation  of  our  God. 

Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  the  earth: 
make  a  loud  noise,  and  rejoice,  and  sing  praise. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  the  harp ;  with  the  harp, 
and  the  voice  of  a  psalm. 

With  trumpets  and  sound  of  cornet  make  a  joyful 
noise  before  the  Lord,  the  King. 

Let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof;  the  world, 
and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands :  let  the  hills  be 
joyful  together 


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Before  the  Lord ;  for  He  cometh  to  judge  the 
earth  :  with  righteousness  shall  He  judge  the  world, 
and  the  people  with  equity. 

PSALM  a 

Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands. 

Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness :  come  before  His 
presence  with  singing. 

Know  ye  that  the  Lord  He  is  God  :  it  is  He  that 
hath  made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves;  we  are  His 
people,  and  the  sheep  of  His  pasture. 

Enter  into  His  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and  into 
His  courts  with  praise  :  be  thankful  unto  Him,  and 
bless  His  name. 

For  the  Lord  is  good ;  His  mercy  is  everlasting ; 
and  His  truth  endureth  to  all  generations. 

TWENTY-FIRST  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  GIIL 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul :  and  all  that  is  within 
me,  bless  His  holy  name. 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  His 
benefits : 

Who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities :  who  healeth  all 
thy  diseases ; 

Who  redeeraeth  thy  life  from  destruction;  who 
crowneth  thee  with  loving-kindness  and  tender  mer- 
cies ; 

Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good  things ;  so  that 
thy  youth  is  renewed  like  the  eagle's. 


172  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

The  Lord  executeth  righteousness  and  judgment 
for  all  that  are  oppressed. 

He  made  known  His  ways  unto  Moses,  His  acts 
unto  the  children  of  Israel. 

The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious,  slow  to  anger, 
and  plenteous  in  mercy. 

He  will  not  always  chide  :  neither  will  He  keep 
His  anger  forever. 

He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins ;  nor  re- 
warded us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth,  so  great 
is  His  mercy  toward  them  that  fear  Him. 

As  far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west,  so  far  hath  He 
removed  our  transgressions  from  us. 

Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children,  so  the  Lord 
pitieth  them  that  fear  Him. 

For  He  knoweth  our  frame ;  He  remembereth  that 
we  are  dust. 

As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass  :  as  a  flower  of 
the  field,  so  he  flourisheth. 

For  the  wind  passeth  over  it,  and  it  is  gone ;  and 
the  place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more. 

But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlasting  to 
everlasting  upon  them  that  fear  Him,  and  His  right- 
eousness unto  children's  children  ; 

To  such  as  keep  His  covenant,  and  to  those  that 
remember  His  commandments  to  do  them. 

The  Lord  hath  prepared  His  throne  in  the  heavens; 
and  His  kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 


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Bless  the  Lord,  ye  His  angels,  that  excel  in 
strength,  that  do  His  commandments,  hearkening 
unto  the  voice  of  His  word. 

Bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  His  hosts ;  ye  ministers 
of  His,  that  do  His  pleasure. 

Bless  the  Lord,  all  His  works  in  all  places  of  His 
dominion  :  bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

TWENTY-SECOND  DAY  OF   THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  CIV. 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul.  O  Lord  my  God,  Thou 
art  very  great ;  Thou  art  clothed  with  honor  and 
majesty. 

Who  coverest  Thyself  with  light  as  with  a  gar- 
ment :  Who  stretchest  out  the  heavens  like  a  curtain : 

Who  layeth  the  beams  of  His  chambers  in  the 
waters :  Who  maketh  the  clouds  His  chariot :  Who 
walketh  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind  : 

Who  maketh  His  angels  spirits ;  His  ministers  a 
flaming  fire : 

Who  laid  the  foundations  of  the  earth,  that  it  should 
not  be  removed  forever. 

O  Lord,  how  manifold  are  Thy  works !  in  wisdom 
hast  Thou  made  them  all :  the  earth  is  full  of  Thy 
riches. 

So  is  this  great  and  wide  sea,  wherein  are  things 
creeping  innumerable,  both  small  and  great  beasts. 

There  go  the  ships :  there  is  that  leviathan,  whom 
Thou  hast  made  to  play  therein. 
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174  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

These  wait  all  upon  Thee :  that  Thou  mayest  give 
them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

That  Thou  givest  them  they  gather :  Thou  openest 
Thine  hand,  they  are  filled  with  good. 

Thou  hidest  Thy  face,  they  are  troubled  :  Thou 
takest  away  their  breath,  they  die,  and  return  to  their 
dust. 

Thou  sendest  forth  Thy  spirit,  they  are  created  : 
and  Thou  renewest  the  face  of  the  earth. 

The  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  forever  :  the 
Lord  shall  rejoice  in  His  works. 

He  looketh  on  the  earth,  and  it  trembleth:  He 
toucheth  the  hills,  and  they  smoke. 

I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  long  as  I  live :  I  will 
sing  praise  to  my  God  while  I  have  my  being. 

My  meditation  of  Him  shall  be  sweet :  I  will  be 
glad  in  the  Lord. 

Bless  thou  the  Lord,  O  my  soul.  Praise  ye  the 
Lord. 

PSALM  CV. 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord ;  call  upon  His  name : 
make  known  His  deeds  among  the  people. 

Sing  unto  Him,  sing  psalms  unto  Him :  talk  ye  of 
all  His  wondrous  works. 

Glory  ye  in  His  holy  name :  let  the  heart  of  them 
rejoice  that  seek  the  Lord. 

Seek  the  Lord,  and  His  strength :  seek  His  face 
evermore. 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS.  175 

Remember  His  marvellous  works  that  He  hath 
done;  His  wonders,  and  the  judgments  of  His 
mouth ; 

O  ye  seed  of  Abraham  His  servant,  ye  children  of 
Jacob  His  chosen. 

He  is  the  Lord  our  God  :  His  judgments  are  in  all 
the  earth. 

PSALM  CVL 

Praise  ye  the  Lord.  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ; 
for  He  is  good :  for  His  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Who  can  utter  the  mighty  acts  of  the  Lord  ?  who 
can  shew  forth  all  His  praise? 

Blessed  are  they  that  keep  judgment,  and  he  that 
doeth  righteousness  at  all  times. 

Remember  me,  O  Lord,  with  the  favor  that  Thou 
bearest  unto  Thy  people :  O  visit  me  with  Thy  sal- 
vation ; 

That  I  may  see  the  good  of  Thy  chosen,  that  I 
may  rejoice  in  the  gladness  of  Thy  nation,  that  I  may 
glory  with  Thine  inheritance. 

We  have  sinned  with  our  fathers,  we  have  committed 
iniquity,  we  have  done  wickedly. 

Save  us,  O  Lord  our  God,  and  gather  us  from 
among  the  heathen,  to  give  thanks  unto  Thy  holy 
name,  and  to  triumph  in  Thy  praise. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  from  everlasting 
to  everlasting:  and  let  all  the  people  say,  Amen. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


176  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

TWENTY-THIRD  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  CVIL 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good:  for 
His  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord  say  so,  whom  He 
hath  redeemed  from  the  hand  of  the  enemy  ; 

And  gathered  them  out  of  the  lands,  from  the  east, 
and  from  the  west,  from  the  north,  and  from  the  south. 

They  wandered  in  the  wilderness  in  a  solitary  Avay  ; 
they  found  no  city  to  dwell  in. 

Hungry  and  thirsty,  their  soul  fainted  in  them. 

Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble, 
and  He  delivered  them  out  of  their  distresses. 

And  He  led  them  forth  by  the  right  way,  that  they 
might  go  to  a  city  of  habitation. 

O  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  His  good- 
ness, and  for  His  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of 
men  ! 

For  He  satisfieth  the  longing  soul,  and  filleth  the 
hungry  soul  with  goodness. 

Such  as  sit  in  darkness  and  in  the  shadow  of  death, 
being  bound  in  affliction  and  iron  ; 

Because  they  rebelled  against  the  words  of  God, 
and  contemned  the  counsel  of  the  Most  High : 

Therefore  He  brought  down  their  heart  with  la- 
bor;  they  fell  down,  and  there  was  none  to  help. 

Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble, 
and  He  saved  them  out  of  their  distresses. 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS.  177 

He  brought  them  out  of  darkness  and  the  shadow 
of  death,  and  brake  their  bands  In  sunder. 

Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  His  good- 
ness, and  for  His  wonderful  works  to  the  chiklren  of 
men ! 

For  He  hath  broken  the  gates  of  brass,  and  cut  the 
bars  of  iron  in  sunder. 

Fools,  because  of  their  transgression,  and  because 
of  their  iniquities,  are  afflicted. 

Their  soul  abhorreth  all  manner  of  meat;  and 
they  draw  near  unto  the  gates  of  death. 

Then  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  and 
He  saveth  them  out  of  their  distresses. 

He  sent  His  word,  and  healed  them,  and  delivered 
them  from  their  destructions. 

Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  His  goodness, 
and  for  His  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of  men! 

And  let  them  sacrifice  the  sacrifices  of  thanksgiv- 
ing, and  declare  His  works  with  rejoicing. 

They  that  go  down  to  the  sea  in  ships,  that  do  busi- 
ness in  great  waters ; 

These  see  the  works  of  the  Lord,  and  His  wonders 
in  the  deep. 

For  He  commandeth,  and  raiseth  the  stormy  wind, 
which  lifteth  up  the  waves  thereof. 

They  mount  u})  to  tlie  heaven,  they  go  down  again 
to  the  depths:  their  soul  is  melted  because  of  trouble. 

They  reel  to  and  fro,  and  stagger  like  a  drunken 
man,  and  are  at  their  wits'  end. 

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178  PUBLIC   wo F SHIP. 

Then  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  and 
He  brin^eth  them  out  of  their  distresses. 

He  maketh  the  storm  a  cahn,  so  that  the  waves 
thereof  are  still. 

Then  are  they  glad  because  they  be  quiet ;  so  He 
l)rino;eth  them  unto  their  desired  haven. 

Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  His  good- 
ness, and  for  His  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of 
men  ! 

Let  them  exalt  Him  also  in  the  congregation  of 
the  people,  and  praise  Him  in  the  assembly  of  the 
elders. 

He  turneth  rivers  into  a  wilderness,  and  the  water- 
springs  into  dry  ground  ; 

A  fruitful  land  into  barrenness,  for  the  wickedness 
of  them  that  dwell  therein. 

He  turneth  the  wilderness  into  a  standing  water, 
and  dry  ground  into  watersprings. 

And  there  He  maketh  the  hungry  to  dwell,  that 
they  may  i)repare  a  city  for  habitation  ; 

And  sow  the  fields,  and  plant  vineyards,  which 
may  yield  fruits  of  increase. 

He  blesseth  them  also,  so  that  they  are  multiplied 
greatly ;  and  sufPereth  not  their  cattle  to  decrease. 

Again  they  are  minished  and  brought  low  through 
oppression,  affliction,  and  sorrow. 

He  poureth  contempt  upon  princes,  and  causeth 
them  to  wander  in  the  wilderness,  where  there  is  no 
way. 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS.  179 

Yet  setteth  He  the  poor  on  high  from  affliction, 
and  maketh  Him  families  like  a  flock. 

The  righteous  shall  see  it,  and  rejoice;  and  all 
iniquity  shall  stop  her  mouth. 

Whoso  is  wise,  and  will  observe  these  things,  even 
they  shall  understand  the  loving-kindness  of  the  Lord. 

TWENTY-FOURTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  CXL 

Praise  ye  the  Lord.  I  will  praise  the  Lord  with 
my  whole  heart,  in  the  assembly  of  the  upright,  and 
in  the  concrreo^ation. 

The  works  of  the  Lord  are  great,  sought  out  of  all 
them  that  have  pleasure  therein. 

His  work  is  honorable  and  glorious :  and  His 
righteousness  endureth  forever. 

He  hath  made  His  wonderful  works  to  be  remem- 
bered:  the  Lord  is  gracious  and  full  of  compassion. 

He  hath  given  meat  unto  them  that  fear  Him  :  He 
will  ever  be  mindful  of  His  covenant. 

He  hath  shewed  His  people  the  power  of  His  works, 
that  He  may  give  them  the  heritage  of  the   heathen. 

The  works  of  His  hands  are  verity  and  judgment; 
all  His  commandments  are  sure. 

They  stand  fast  forever  and  ever,  and  are  done  in 
truth  and  uprightness. 

He  sent  redemption  unto  His  people :  He  hath 
commanded  His  covenant  forever  :  holy  and  reverend 
is  His  name. 


180  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 


The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom : 
a  good  understanding  have  all  they  that  do  His  com- 
mandments :  His  praise  endureth  forever. 

PSALM  CXIL 

Praise  ye  the  Lord.  Blessed  is  the  man  that  fear- 
eth  the  Lord,  that  delighteth  greatly  in  His  com- 
mandments. 

Unto  the  upright  there  ariseth  light  in  the  dark- 
ness :  he  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion,  and 
righteous. 

A  good  man  sheweth  favor,  and  lendeth  :  he  will 
guide  his  affairs  with  discretion. 

He  hath  dispersed,  he  hath  given  to  the  poor ;  his 
righteousness  endureth  forever;  his  horn  shall  be 
exalted  with  honor. 

PSALM  CXIIL 

Praise  ye  the  Lord.  Praise,  O  ye  servants  of  the 
Lord,  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord  from  this  time 
forth  and  for  everuiore. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the  going  down  of 
the  same  the  Lord's  name  is  to  be  praised. 

The  Lord  is  high  above  all  nations,  and  His  glory 
above  the  heavens. 

Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord  our  God,  who  dwelleth 
on  high, 

Who  humbleth  Himself  to  behold  the  things  that 
are  in  heaven,  and  in  the  earth  ! 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS.  181 


PSALM  CXV. 

Not  unto  US,  O  Lord,  not  unto  us,  but  unto  Thy  name 
give  glory,  for  Thy  mercy,  and  for  Thy  truth's  sake. 

Wherefore  should  the  heathen  say,  Where  is  now 
their  God  ? 

But  our  God  is  in  the  heavens:  He  hath  done 
whatsoever  He  hath  pleased. 

Their  idols  are  silver  and  gold,  the  work  of  men's 
hands. 

Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  trust  in  the  Lord  :  He  is 
their  help  and  their  shield. 

He  will  bless  them  that  fear  the  Lord,  both  small 
and  great. 

The  Lord  shall  increase  you  more  and  more,  you 
and  your  children. 

Ye  are  blessed  of  the  Lord  which  made  heaven  and 
earth. 

The  heaven,  even  the  heavens,  are  the  Lord's :  but 
the  earth  hath  He  given  to  the  children  of  men. 

The  dead  praise  not  the  Lord,  neither  any  that  go 
down  into  silence. 

But  we  will  bless  the  Lord  from  this  time  forth 
and  for  evermore.     Praise  the  Lord. 

TWENTY-FIFTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  CXVL 

I  love  the  Lord,  because  He  hath  heard  my  voice 
and  my  supplications. 

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182  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

Because  He  hath  inclined  His  ear  unto  me,  there- 
fore will  I  call  upon  Him  as  long  as  I  live. 

The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me,  and  the  pains 
of  hell  gat  hold  upon  me  :  I  found  trouble  an(j  sorrow. 

Then  called  I  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord  ;  O  Lord, 
I  beseech  Thee,  deliver  my  soul. 

Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and  righteous ;  yea,  our  God 
is  merciful. 

The  Lord  preserveth  the  simple:  I  was  brought 
low,  and  He  helped  me. 

Keturn  unto  thy  rest,  O  my  soul ;  for  the  Lord 
hath  dealt  bountifully  with  thee. 

For  Thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death,  mine 
eyes  from  tears,  and  my  feet  from  falling. 

I  will  walk  before  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the 
living. 

I  believed,  therefore  have  I  spoken :  I  was  greatly 
afflicted : 

I  said  in  my  haste,  All  men  are  liars. 

What  shall  I  render  unto  the  Lord  for  all  His 
benefits  toward  me? 

I  will  take  the  cup  of  salvation,  and  call  upon  the 
name  of  the  Lord. 

I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord  now  in  the 
presence  of  all  His  people. 

Precious  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  is  the  death  of 
His  saints. 

O  Lord,  truly  I  am  Thy  servant ;  I  am  Thy  ser- 
vant, and  the  son  of  Thine  handmaid :  Thou  hast 
loosed  my  bonds. 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS.  183 


I  will  offer  to  Thee  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiving, 
and  will  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

I  will  pay  ray  vows  unto  the  Lord  now  in  the 
presence  of  all  His  people, 

In  the  courts  of  the  Lord's  house,  in  the  midst  of 
thee,  O  Jerusalem.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

TWENTY-SIXTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  CXVIIL 

0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord ;  for  He  is  good  : 
because  His  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Let  them  now  that  fear  the  Lord  say,  that  His 
mercy  enduretli  forever, 

1  called  upon  the  Lord  in  distress:  the  Lord  an- 
swered me,  and  set  me  in  a  large  place. 

The  Lord  is  on  my  side  ;  I  will  not  fear  :  what  can 
man  do  unto  me? 

The  Lord  taketh  my  part  with  them  that  help  me. 

It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord  than  to  put  confi- 
dence in  man. 

It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord  than  to  put  confi- 
dence in  princes. 

The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  song,  and  is  become 
my  salvation. 

The  voice  of  rejoicing  and  salvation  is  in  the  taber- 
nacles of  the  righteous :  the  right  hand  of  the  Lord 
doeth  valiantly. 

The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  is  exalted  :  the  right 
hand  of  the  Lord  doeth  valiantly. 


184  rUBLIC   WORSHIP. 


I  shall  not  die,  but  live,  and  declare  the  works  of 
the  Lord. 

'f  he  Lord  hath  chastened  me  sore :  but  He  hath 
not  given  me  over  unto  death. 

Open  to  me  the  gates  of  righteousness :  I  will  go 
into  them,  and  I  will  praise  the  Lord  : 

This  gate  of  the  Lord,  into  which  the  righteous 
shall  enter. 

I  will  praise  Thee :  for  Thou  hast  heard  me,  and 
art  become  my  salvation. 

The  stone  which  the  builders  refused  is  become  the 
head-stone  of  the  corner. 

This  is  the  Lord's  doing;  it  is  marvellous  in  our  eyes. 

This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made ;  we  will 
rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 

Save  now,  I  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord :  O  Lord,  I 
beseech  Thee,  send  now  prosperity. 

Blessed  be  He  that  eometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  : 
we  have  bleased  you  out  of  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

God  is  the  Lord,  which  hath  shewed  us  light. 

Thou  art  my  God,  and  I  will  praise  Thee:  Thou 
art  my  God,  I  will  exalt  Thee. 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord ;  for  He  is  good  :  for 
His  mercy  endureth  forever. 

TWENTY-SEVENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  CXIX. 

Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way,  who  walk  in 
the  law  of  the  Lord. 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS.  185 

Blessed  are  they  that  keep  His  testimonies,  and 
that  seek  Him  with  the  whole  heart. 

Thou  hast  commanded  us  to  keep  Thy  precepts 
diligently. 

0  that  my  ways  were  directed  to  keep  Thy  statutes! 
Wherewithal  shall  a  young  man  cleanse  his  way? 

by  taking  heed  thereto  according  to  Thy  word. 

With  my  whole  heart  have  I  sought  Thee:  O  let 
me  not  wander  from  Thy  commandments. 

Thy  word  have  I  hid  in  mine  heart,  that  I  might 
not  sin  against  Thee, 

Blessed  art  Thou,  O  Lord  :  teach  me  Thy  statutes. 

1  will  delight  myself  in  Thy  statutes :  I  will  not 
forget  Thy  word. 

Deal  bountifully  with  Thy  servant,  that  I  may  live, 
and  keep  Thy  word. 

Open  Thou  mine  eyes,  that  I  may  behold  wondrous 
things  out  of  Thy  law. 

I  am  a  stranger  in  the  earth :  hide  not  Thy  com- 
mandments from  me. 

Thy  testimonies  also  are  my  delight  and  my  coun- 
sellors. 

Teach  me,  O  Lord,  the  way  of  Thy  statutes  ;  and 
I  shall  keep  it  unto  the  end. 

Give  me  understanding,  and  I  shall  keep  Thy  law ; 
yea,  I  shall  observe  it  with  my  whole  heart. 

Make  me  to  go  in  the  path  of  Thy  commandments ; 
for  therein  do  I  delight. 
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186  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

Incline  my  heart  unto  Thy  testimonies,  and  not  to 
covetonsness. 

Thou  art  my  portion,  O  Lord :  I  have  said  that  I 
would  keep  Thy  words. 

I  entreated  Thy  favor  with  my  whole  heart :  be 
merciful  unto  me  according  to  Thy  word. 

I  thought  on  my  ways,  and  turned  my  feet  unto 
Thy  testimonies. 

I  made  haste,  and  delayed  not  to  keep  Thy  com- 
mandments. 

At  midnight  I  will  rise  to  give  thanks  unto  Thee 
because  of  Thy  righteous  judgments. 

I  am  a  companion  of  all  them  that  fear  Thee,  and 
of  them  that  keep  thy  precepts. 

The  earth,  O  Lord,  is  full  of  Thy  mercy  :  teach  me 
Thy  statutes. 

Thou  hast  dealt  well  with  Thy  servant,  O  Lord, 
according  unto  Thy  word. 

Teach  me  good  judgment  and  knowledge :  for  I 
have  believed  Thy  commandments. 

Before  I  was  afflicted  I  went  astray  :  but  now  have 
I  kept  Thy  word. 

Thou  art  good,  and  doest  good;  teach  me  Thy 
statutes. 

It  is  good  for  me  that  I  have  been  afflicted ;  that  I 
might  learn  Thy  statutes. 

The  law  of  Thy  mouth  is  better  unto  me  than 
thousands  of  gold  and  silver. 

Thy  hands  have  made  me  and  fashioned  me :  give 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS.  187 

me  understanding,  that  I  may  learn  Thy  command- 
ments. 

They  that  fear  Thee  will  be  glad  when  they  see 
me;  because  I  have  lioped  in  Thy  word. 

I  know,  O  Lord,  that  Thy  judgments  are  right, 
and  that  Thou  in  faithfulness  hast  afflicted  me. 

Let,  I  pray  Thee,  Thy  merciful  kindness  be  for 
my  comfort,  according  to  Thy  word  unto  Thy  servant. 

Let  Thy  tender  mercies  come  unto  me,  that  I  may 
live :  for  Thy  law  is  my  delight. 

Let  my  heart  be  sound  in  Thy  statutes ;  that  I  be 
not  ashamed. 

TWENTY-EIGHTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

0  how  love  I  Thy  law  I  it  is  my  meditation  all 
the  day. 

Thou  through  Thy  commandments  hast  n)ade  me 
wiser  than  mine  enemies  :  for  they  are  ever  with  me. 

1  have  more  understanding  than  all  my  teachers : 
for  Thy  testimonies  are  my  meditation. 

I  understand  more  than  the  ancients,  because  I 
keep  Thy  precepts. 

How  sweet  are  Thy  words  unto  my  taste !  yea, 
sweeter  than  honey  to  my  mouth  I 

Through  Thy  precepts  I  get  understanding:  there- 
fore I  hate  every  false  way. 

Thy  word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet,  and  a  light  unto 
my  path. 


188  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

I  have  sworn,  and  I  will  perform  it,  that  I  will 
keep  Thy  righteous  judgments. 

Thy  testimonies  have  I  taken  as  a  heritage  forever : 
for  they  are  the  rejoicing  of  my  heart. 

I  have  inclined  mine  heart  to  perform  Thy  statutes 
alway,  even  unto  the  end. 

I  hate  vain  thoughts :  but  Thy  law  do  I  love. 

Thou  art  my  hiding-place  and  my  shield  :  I  hope 
in  Thy  word. 

Depart  from  me,  ye  evil-doers :  for  I  will  keep  the 
commandments  of  my  God. 

Uphold  me  according  unto  Thy  word,  that  I  may 
live :  and  let  me  not  be  ashamed  of  my  hope. 

Hold  Thou  me  up,  and  I  shall  be  safe;  and  I  will 
have  respect  unto  Thy  statutes  continually. 

My  flesh  trembleth  for  fear  of  Thee ;  and  I  am 
afraid  of  Thy  judgments. 

Mine  eyes  fail  for  Thy  salvation,  and  for  the  word 
of  Thy  righteousness. 

Thy  testimonies  are  wonderful :  therefore  doth  ray 
soul  keep  them. 

The  entrance  of  Thy  words  giveth  light ;  it  giveth 
understanding  unto  the  simple. 

Look  Thou  upon  me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me,  as 
Thou  usest  to  do  unto  those  that  love  Thy  name. 

Order  my  steps  in  Thy  word  :  and  let  not  any 
iniquity  have  dominion  over  me. 

Deliver  me  from  the  oppression  of  man:  so  will  1 
keep  Thy  precepts. 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS.  189 

Make  Thy  face  to  shine  upon  Thy  servant ;  and 
teach  me  Thy  statutes. 

Rivers  of  waters  run  down  mine  eyes,  because  they 
keep  not  Thy  law. 

I  hate  and  abhor  lying :  but  Thy  law  do  I  love. 

Seven  times  a  day  do  I  praise  Thee  because  of  Thy 
righteous  judgments. 

Lord,  I  have  hoped  for  Thy  salvation,  and  done 
Thy  commandments. 

I  have  kept  Thy  precepts  and  Thy  testimonies;  for 
all  ray  ways  are  before  Thee. 

liCt  my  supplication  come  before  Thee  :  deliver  me 
according  to  Thy  word. 

My  lips  shall  utter  praise,  when  Thou  hast  taught 
me  Thy  statutes. 

My  tongue  shall  speak  of  Thy  word :  for  all  Thy 
commandments  are  righteousness. 

Let  Thine  hand  helj)  me ;  for  I  have  chosen  Thy 
precepts. 

I  have  longed  for  Thy  salvation,  O  Lord  ;  and 
Thy  law  is  my  delight. 

Let  my  soul  live,  and  it  shall  praise  Thee ;  and  let 
Thy  judgments  help  me. 

I  have  gone  astray  like  a  lost  sheep  ;  seek  Thy  ser- 
vant ;  for  I  do  not  forget  Thy  commandments. 

TWENTY-NINTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  CXXXVL 
O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord ;  for  He  is  good ;  for 
His  mercy  endureth  forever. 


190  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  gods :  for  Hk 
mercy  endareth  forever. 

O  give  thanks  to  the  I^ord  of  lords  :  for  His  mercy 
endureth  forever. 

To  Him  who  alone  doeth  great  wonders :  for  His 
mercy  endureth  forever. 

To  Him  that  by  wisdom  made  the  heavens:  for 
His  mercy  endureth  forever. 

To  Him  that  stretched  out  the  earth  above  the 
waters :  for  His  mercy  endureth  forever. 

To  Him  that  made  great  lights :  for  His  mercy 
endureth  forever : 

The  sun  to  rule  by  day  :  for  His  mercy  endureth 
forever. 

The  moon  and  stars  to  rule  by  night:  for  His 
mercy  endureth  forever. 

Who  remembered  us  in  our  low  estate :  for  His 
mercy  endureth  forever  : 

And  hath  redeemed  us  from  our  enemies  :  for  His 
mercy  endureth  forever. 

Who  giveth  food  to  all  flesh  :  for  His  mercy  en- 
dureth forever. 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  heaven :  for  His 
mercy  endureth  forever. 

PSALM  CXXXIX. 

O  Lord,  Thou  hast  searched  me,  and  known  me. 
Thou  knowest  my  down-sitting  and  mine  uprising, 
Thou  understandest  my  thought  afar  off. 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS.  191 

For  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue,  but  lo,  O 
Lord,  Thou  knowest  it  altogether. 

Thou  hast  beset  me  behind  and  before,  and  laid 
Thine  hand  upon  me. 

Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for  me;  it  is 
high,  I  cannot  attain  unto  it. 

Whither  shall  I  go  from  Thy  Spirit?  or  whither 
shall  I  flee  from  Thy  presence? 

If  I  ascend  up  into  heaven.  Thou  art  there :  if  I 
make  my  bed  in  hell,  behold.  Thou  art  there. 

If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning,  and  dwell  in 
the  uttermost  parts  of  the  sea ; 

Even  there  shall  Thy  hand  lead  me,  and  Thy  right 
hand  shall  hold  me. 

If  I  say,  Surely  the  darkness  shall  cover  me ;  even 
the  night  shall  be  light  about  me. 

Yea,  the  darkness  hideth  not  from  Thee ;  but  the 
night  shineth  as  the  day  :  the  darkness  and  the  light 
are  both  alike  to  Thee. 

I  will  praise  Thee ;  for  I  am  fearfully  and  won- 
derfully made:  marvellous  are  Thy  works;  and  that 
my  soul  knoweth  right  well. 

How  precious  also  are  Thy  thoughts  unto  me,  O 
God  !  how  great  is  the  sum  of  them  ! 

If  I  should  count  them,  they  are  more  in  number 
than  the  sand  :  when  I  awake,  I  am  still  with  Thee. 

Search  me,  O  God,  and  know  my  heart :  try  me, 
and  know  my  thoughts  : 

And  see  if  there  be  any  wicked  way  in  me,  and 
lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting. 


192  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

THIRTIETH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  CXLIL 

I  cried  unto  the  Lord  with  my  voice;  with  my 
voice  unto  the  Lord  did  I  make  my  supplication. 

I  poured  out  ray  complaint  before  Him ;  I  shewed 
before  Him  my  trouble. 

When  my  spirit  was  overwhelmed  within  me,  then 
Thou  knewest  my  path.  In  the  way  wherein  I  walked 
have  they  privily  laid  a  snare  for  me. 

I  looked  on  my  right  hand,  and  beheld,  but  there 
was  no  man  that  would  know  me :  refuge  failed  me ; 
no  man  cared  for  my  soul. 

I  cried  unto  Thee,  O  Lord  :  I  said.  Thou  art  my 
refuge  and  my  portion  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

Attend  unto  my  cry ;  for  I  am  brought  very  low : 
deliver  me  from  my  persecutors ;  for  they  are  stronger 
than  I. 

Bring  my  soul  out  of  prison,  that  I  may  praise 
Thy  name:  the  righteous  shall  compass  me  about; 
for  Thou  shalt  deal  bountifully  with  me. 

PSALM  CXLV. 

I  will  extol  Thee,  my  God,  O  king;  and  I  will 
bless  Thy  name  forever  and  ever. 

Every  day  will  I  bless  Thee ;  and  I  will  praise  Thy 
name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised ;  and 
His  greatness  is  unsearchable. 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS.  193 

One  generation  shall  praise  Thy  works  to  another, 
and  shall  declare  Thy  mighty  acts. 

I  will  speak  of  the  glorious  honor  of  Thy  majesty, 
and  of  Thy  wondrous  works. 

And  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  Thy  terrible 
acts :  and  I  will  declare  Thy  greatness. 

They  shall  abundantly  utter  the  memory  of  Thy 
great  goodness,  and  shall  sing  of  Thy  righteousness. 

The  Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion ;  slow 
to  anger,  and  of  great  mercy. 

The  Lord  is  good  to  all :  and  His  tender  mercies 
are  over  all  His  works. 

All  Thy  works  shall  praise  Thee,  O  Lord ;  and 
Thy  saints  shall  bless  Thee. 

They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  Thy  kingdom, 
and  talk  of  Thy  power ; 

To  make  known  to  the  sons  of  men  His  mighty 
acts,  and  the  glorious  majesty  of  His  kingdom. 

Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom,  and  Thy 
dominion  endureth  throughout  all  generations. 

The  Lord  upholdeth  all  that  fall,  and  raiseth  up 
all  those  that  be  bowed  down. 

The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee ;  and  Thou  givest 
them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

Thou  openest  Thine  hand,  and  satisfiest  the  desire 
of  every  living  thing. 

The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  His  ways,  and  holy 
in  all  His  works. 

17  N 


194  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon 
Him,  to  all  that  call  upon  Him  in  truth. 

He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  Him : 
He  also  will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  save  them. 

The  Lord  preserveth  all  them  that  love  Him :  but 
all  the  wicked  will  He  destroy. 

My  mouth   shall   speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord 
and  let  all  flesh  bless  His  holy  name  forever  and 
ever. 

PSALM  CXLVI. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord.     Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

While  I  live  will  I  praise  the  Lord :  I  will  sing 
praises  unto  my  God  while  I  have  any  being. 

Put  not  your  trust  in  princes,  nor  in  the  son  of 
man,  in  whom  there  is  no  help. 

His  breath  goeth  forth,  he  returneth  to  his  earth ; 
in  that  very  day  his  thoughts  perish. 

Happy  is  he  that  hath  the  God  of  Jacob  for  his 
help,  whose  hope  is  in  the  Lord  his  God : 

Which  made  heaven,  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all 
that  therein  is  :  which  keepeth  truth  forever  : 

Which  executeth  judgment  for  the  oppressed : 
which  giveth  food  to  the  hungry.  The  Lord  looseth 
the  prisoners : 

The  Lord  openeth  the  eyes  of  the  blind :  the  Lord 
raiseth  them  that  are  bowed  down  :  the  Lord  loveth 
the  righteous : 

The  Lord  preserveth  the  strangers ;  He  relieveth 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS.  195 

the  fatherless  and  widow  :  but  the  way  of  the  wicked 
He  turneth  upside  down. 

The  Lord  shall  reign  forever,  even  thy  God,  O 
Zion,  unto  all  generations.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

THIRTY-FIRST  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

PSALM  CXL  VIL 

Praise  ye  the  Lord :  for  it  is  good  to  sing  praises 
unto  our  God ;  for  it  is  pleasant ;  and  praise  is  comely. 

The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem :  He  gathereth 
together  the  outcasts  of  Israel. 

He  healeth  the  broken  in  heart,  and  bindeth  up 
their  wounds. 

He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars ;  He  calleth 
them  all  by  their  names. 

Great  is  our  Lord,  and  of  great  power :  His  under- 
standing is  infinite. 

The  Lord  lifteth  up  the  meek :  He  casteth  the 
wicked  down  to  the  ground. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving ;  sing  praise 
upon  the  harp  unto  our  God : 

Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds,  who  prepareth 
rain  for  the  earth,  who  maketh  grass  to  grow  upon  the 
mountains. 

He  giveth  to  the  beast  his  food,  and  to  the  young 
ravens  which  cry. 

He  delighteth  not  in  the  strength  of  the  horse  :  He 
taketh  not  pleasure  in  the  legs  of  a  man. 


196  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that  fear  Him, 
in  those  that  hope  in  His  mercy. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem ;  praise  thy  God,  O 
Zion. 

For  He  hath  strengthened  the  bars  of  thy  gates ; 
He  hath  blessed  thy  children  within  thee. 

He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders,  and  filleth  thee 
with  the  finest  of  the  wheat. 

He  sendeth  forth  His  commandment  upon  earth  : 
His  word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

He  giveth  snow  like  wool :  He  scattereth  the  hoar- 
frost like  ashes. 

He  casteth  forth  His  ice  like  morsels :  who  can 
stand  before  His  cold  ? 

He  sendeth  out  His  word,  and  melteth  them :  He 
causeth  His  wind  to  blow,  and  the  waters  flow. 

He  sheweth  His  w^ord  unto  Jacob,  His  statutes  and 
His  judgments  unto  Israel. 

He  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any  nation :  and  as  for 

His  judgments,  they  have  not  known  them.     Praise 

ye  the  Lord. 

FSALM  CXLVIIL 

Praise  ye  the  Lord.  Praise  ye  the  Lord  from  the 
heavens:  praise  Him  in  the  heights. 

Praise  ye  Him,  all  His  angels :  praise  ye  Him,  all 
His  hosts. 

Praise  ye  Him,  sun  and  moon :  praise  Him,  all  ye 
stars  of  light. 

Praise  Him,  ye  heaven  of  heavens,  and  ye  waters 
that  be  above  the  heavens. 


SELECTIONS  FRO 31  THE  PSALMS.  197 

Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord :  for  He 
commanded,  and  tliey  were  created. 

He  hath  also  established  them  forever  and  ever : 
He  hath  made  a  decree  which  shall  not  pass. 

Praise  the  Lord  from  the  earth,  ye  dragons,  and 
all  deeps : 

Fire,  and  hail;  snow,  and  vapors;  stormy  wind 
fulfilling  His  word : 

Mountains,  and  all  hills;    fruitful  trees,  and  all 
cedars : 

Beasts,  and  all  cattle;  creeping  things,  and  flying 
fowl: 

Kings  of  the  earth,  and  all  people ;  princes,  and 
all  judges  of  the  earth : 

Both    young    men,   and    maidens;    old   men,  and 
children  : 

Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord :  for  His 
name  alone  is  excellent ;  His  glory  is  above  the  earth 
and  heaven. 
17^ 


FOR  AFTERNOON  SERVICES,  AND  OTHER  OCCASIONS. 


FIEST  SELECTION. 

The  Song  of  the  Blessed  Virgin. 

MY  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord, 
And  my  spirit  hath  rejoiced  in  God  my  Saviour. 

For  He  hath  regarded  the  low  estate  of  His  hand- 
maiden :  for,  behold,  from  henceforth  all  generations 
shall  call  me  blessed. 

For  He  that  is  mighty  hath  done  to  me  great 
things ;  and  holy  is  His  name. 

And  His  mercy  is  on  them  that  fear  Him  from 
generation  to  generation. 

He  hath  shewed  strength  with  His  arm :  He  hath 
scattered  the  proud  in  the  imagination  of  their 
hearts. 

He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  from  their  seats,  and 
exalted  them  of  low  degree. 

He  hath  filled  the  hungry  with  good  things ;  and 
the  rich  He  hath  sent  empty  away. 

108 


OTHER  SELECTIONS.  199 


He  hath  holpen  His  servant  Israel,  in  remembrance 
of  His  mercy ; 

As  He  spake  to  our  fathers,  to  Abraham,  and  to 
His  seed  forever. 

SECOND  SELECTION. 

The  Song  of  Zacharias. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel ;  for  He  hath 
visited  and  redeemed  His  people. 

And  hath  raised  up  an  horn  of  salvation  for  us  in 
the  house  of  His  servant  David ; 

As  He  spake  by  the  mouth  of  His  holy  prophets, 
which  have  been  since  the  world  began ; 

That  we  should  be  saved  from  our  enemies,  and 
from  the  hand  of  all  that  hate  us ; 

To  perform  the  mercy  promised  to  our  fathers,  and 
to  remember  His  holy  covenant, 

The  oath  which  He  sware  to  our  father  Abraham ; 

That  He  would  grant  unto  us,  that  we,  being  deliv- 
ered out  of  the  hand  of  our  enemies,  might  serve  Him 
without  fear, 

In  holiness  and  righteousness  before  Him,  all  the 
days  of  our  life. 

And  thou,  child,  shalt  be  called  the  Prophet  of  the 
Highest :  for  thou  shalt  go  before  the  face  of  the  Lord 
to  prepare  His  ways ; 

To  give  knowledge  of  salvation  unto  His  people, 
by  the  remission  of  their  sins, 

Through  the  tender  mercy  of  our  God,  whereby 
the  day-spring  from  on  high  hath  visited  us. 


200  PUBLIC   WORSHIP, 

To  give  light  to  them  that  sit  in  darkness  and  in 

the  shadow  of  death,  to  guide  our  feet  in  the  way  of 

peace. 

THIRD  SELECTION. 

The  Song  of  Moses  at  the  Red  Sea. 

I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  hath  triumphed 
gloriously :  the  horse  and  his  rider  hath  He  thrown 
into  the  sea. 

The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  song,  and  He  is  be- 
come my  salvation  :  He  is  my  God,  and  I  will  pre- 
pare Him  an  habitation ;  my  Father's  God,  and  I 
will  exalt  Him. 

The  Lord  is  a  man  of  war  :  the  Lord  is  His  name. 

Pharaoh's  chariots  and  his  host  hath  He  cast  into 
the  sea :  his  chosen  captains  also  are  drowned  in  the 
Red  Sea. 

The  depths  have  covered  them  :  they  sank  into  the 
bottom  as  a  stone. 

Thy  right  hand,  O  Lord,  is  become  glorious  in 
power:  Thy  right  hand,  O  Lord,  hath  dashed  in 
pieces  the  enemy. 

Who  is  like  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  among  the  gods  ? 
who  is  like  Thee,  glorious  in  holiness,  fearful  in 
praises,  doing  wonders? 

Thou  in  Thy  mercy  hast  led  forth  the  people  which 
Thou  hast  redeemed  :  Thou  hast  guided  them  in  Thy 
strength  unto  Thy  holy  habitation. 

Thou  shalt  bring  them  in,  and  plant  them  in  the 
mountain  of  Thine  inheritance,  in  the  place,  O  Lord, 


OTHER  SELECTIONS.  201 

which  Thou  hast  made  for  Thee  to  dwell  in ;  in  the 
sanctuary,  O  Lord,  which  Thy  hands  have  established. 
Sing  ye  to  the  Lord,  for  He  hath  triumphed  glo- 
riously ;  the  horse  and  his  rider  hath  He  thrown  into 

the  sea. 

FOURTH  SELECTION. 

The  Song  of  Moses  before  his  Death. 

Give  ear,  O  ye  heavens,  and  I  will  speak ;  and  hear, 
O  earth,  the  words  of  my  mouth. 

My  doctrine  shall  drop  as  the  rain,  my  speech  shall 
distil  as  the  dew;  as  the  small  rain  upon  the  tender 
herb,  and  as  the  showers  upon  the  grass  : 

Because  I  will  publish  the  name  of  the  Lord; 
ascribe  ye  greatness  unto  our  God. 

He  is  the  Kock,  His  work  is  perfect ;  for  all  His 
ways  are  judgment:  a  God  of  truth,  and  without 
iniquity  ;  just  and  right  is  He. 

They  have  coiTupted  themselves ;  their  spot  is  not 
the  spot  of  His  children  :  they  are  a  perverse  and 
crooked  generation. 

Do  ye  thus  requite  the  Lord,  O  foolish  people  and 
unwise  ?  is  not  He  thy  Father  that  hath  bought  thee  ? 
hath  He  not  made  thee,  and  established  thee  ? 

For  the  Lord's  portion  is  His  people ;  Jacob  is  the 
lot  of  His  inheritance. 

Of  the  Rock  that  begat  thee  thou  art  unmindful, 
and  hast  forgotten  God  that  formed  thee. 

For  they  are  a  nation  void  of  counsel,  neither  is 
there  any  understanding  in  them. 


202  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

Oh  that  they  were  wise,  that  they  understood  this, 
that  they  would  consider  their  latter  end  ! 

See  now  that  I,  even  I,  am  He,  and  there  is  no  god 
with  me  :  I  kill,  and  I  make  alive ;  I  wound,  and  I 
heal :  neither  is  there  any  that  can  deliver  out  of  my 
hand. 

For  I  lift  up  my  hand  to  heaven,  and  say,  I  live 
forever. 

Rejoice,  O  ye  nations,  with  His  people;  for  He 
will  avenge  the  blood  of  His  servants,  and  will  ren- 
der vengeance  to  His  adversaries,  and  will  be  merciful 
unto  His  land,  and  to  His  people. 

Solomon's  Prayer. 

Then  said  Solomon,  The  Lord  hath  said  that  He 
would  dwell  in  the  thick  darkness. 

But  I  have  built  an  house  of  habitation  for  Thee, 
and  a  place  for  Thy  dwelling  forever. 

(But  will  God  in  very  deed  dwell  with  men  on  the 
earth  ?  Behold,  heaven,  and  the  heaven  of  heavens, 
cannot  contain  Thee  ;  how  much  less  this  house  which 
I  have  built ! ) 

Hearken  therefore  unto  the  supplications  of  Thy 
servant,  and  of  Thy  people  Israel,  Avhich  they  shall 
make  toward  this  place :  hear  Thou  from  Thy  dwell- 
ing-place, even  from  heaven ;  and  when  Thou  hearest, 
forgive. 

Now,  my  God,  let,  I  beseech  Thee,  Thine  eyes  be 
open,  and  let  Thine  ears  be  attent  unto  the  prayer 
that  is  made  in  this  place. 


OTHER  SELECTIONS.  203 

Now  therefore  arise,  O  Lord  God,  into  Thy  resting- 
place,  Thou,  and  the  ark  of  Thy  strength :  let  Thy 
priests,  O  Lord  God,  be  clothed  with  salvation,  and 
let  Thy  saints  rejoice  in  goodness. 

O  Lord  God,  turn  not  away  the  face  of  Thine 
anointed  :  remember  the  mercies  of  David  Thy  ser- 
vant. 

FIFTH  SELECTION. 

A  Song  of  Praise. 

O  Lord,  Thou  art  my  God ;  I  will  exalt  Thee,  I 
will  praise  Thy  name  ;  for  Thou  hast  done  wonderful 
things  ;  Thy  counsels  of  old  are  faithfulness  and  truth. 

For  Thou  hast  been  a  strength  to  the  poor,  a 
strength  to  the  needy  in  his  distress,  a  refuge  from 
the  storm,  a  shadow  from  the  heat,  when  the  blast  of 
the  terrible  ones  is  as  a  storm  against  the  wall. 

And  in  this  mountain  shall  the  Lord  of  hosts  make 
unto  all  people  a  feast  of  fat  things,  a  feast  of  wines 
on  the  lees ;  of  fat  things  full  of  marrow,  of  wines  on 
the  lees  well  refined. 

And  He  will  destroy  in  this  mountain  the  face  of 
the  covering  cast  over  all  people,  and  the  veil  that  is 
spread  over  all  nations. 

He  will  swallow  up  death  in  victory ;  and  the  Lord 
God  will  wipe  away  tears  from  off  all  faces ;  and  the 
rebuke  of  His  people  shall  He  take  away  from  off  all 
the  earth :  for  the  Lord  hath  spoken  it. 

And  it  shall  be  said  in  that  day,  Lo,  this  is  our 
God ;  we  have  waited  for  Him,  and  He  will  save  as: 


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this  is  the  Lord  ;  we  liave  waited  for  Him,  we  will  be 
glad  and  rejoice  in  His  salvation. 

We  have  a  strong  city  :  salvation  will  God  appoint 
for  walls  and  bulwarks. 

Open  ye  the  gates,  that  the  righteous  nation  which 
keepeth  the  truth  may  enter  in. 

Thou  wilt  keep  him  in  perfect  peace  whose  mind 
is  stayed  on  Thee ;  because  he  trusteth  in  Thee. 

Trust  ye  in  the  Lord  forever:  for  in  the  Lord 
Jehovah  is  everlasting  strength. 

The  way  of  the  just  is  uprightness :  Thou,  most 
upright,  dost  weigh  the  path  of  the  just. 

Yea,  in  the  way  of  Thy  judgments,  O  Lord,  have 
we  waited  for  Thee ;  the  desire  of  our  soul  is  to  Thy 
name,  and  to  the  remembrance  of  Thee. 

With  my  soul  have  I  desired  Thee  in  the  night ; 
yea,  with  my  spirit  within  me  will  I  seek  Thee  early : 
for  when  Thy  judgments  are  in  the  earth,  the  inhab- 
itants of  the  world  will  learn  righteousness. 

Lord,  Thou  wilt  ordain  peace  for  us :  for  Thou 
also  hast  wrought  all  our  works  in  us. 

0  Lord  our  God,  other  lords  besides  Thee  have 
had  dominion  over  us;  but  by  Thee  only  will  we 
make  mention  of  Thy  name. 

SIXTH  SELECTION. 

A   Triumphant  Song. 

1  am  the  Lord ;  that  is  my  name :  and  my  glory 
will  I  not  give  to  another,  neither  my  praise  to  graven 


OTHER  SELECTIONS.  205 

I,  even  I,  am  the  Lord ;  and  besides  me  there  m 
no  Saviour. 

I  have  blotted  out,  as  a  thick  eloud,  thy  transgres- 
sions, and,  as  a  cloud,  thy  sins :  return  unto  me ;  for 
I  have  redeemed  thee. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song,  and  His  praise 
from  the  end  of  the  earth,  ye  that  go  down  to  the  sea^ 
and  all  that  is  therein ;  the  isles,  and  the  inhabitants 
thereof. 

Let  them  give  glory  vuito  the  Lord,  and  declare 
His  praise  in  the  islands. 

Let  the  wilderness  and  the  cities  thereof  lift  up 
their  voice,  the  villages  that  Kedar  doth  inhabit :  let 
the  inhabitants  of  the  rock  sing,  let  them  shout  from 
the  top  of  the  mountains. 

Sing,  O  ye  heavens  ;  for  the  Lord  hath  done  it  i 
shout,  ye  lower  parts  of  the  earth ;  break  forth  into 
singing,  ye  mountains,  O  forest,  and  every  tree  therein  -. 
for  the  Lord  hath  redeemed  Jacob,  and  glorified  Him- 
self in  Israel. 

Awake,  awake,  put  on  strength,  O  arm  of  the  Lord; 
awake,  as  in  the  ancient  days,  in  the  generations  of 
old. 

Art  Thou  not  it  which  hath  dried  the  sea,  the  waters 
of  the  great  deep;  that  hath  made  the  depths  of  the 
sea  a  way  for  the  ransomed  to  pass  over  ? 

Therefore  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord  shall  return, 
and  come  with  singing  unto  Zion  ;  and  everlasting 
joy  shall  be  upon  their  head :  they  shall  obtain  glad- 
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206  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

ness  and  joy;  and  sorrow  and  mourning  shall  flee 

away. 

SEVENTH  SELECTION. 

A  Song  of  Redemption. 

Awake,  awake ;  put  on  thy  strength,  O  Zion  ;  put 
on  thy  beautiful  garments,  O  Jerusalem,  the  holy  city. 

Shake  thyself  from  the  dust ;  arise. 

For  thus  saith  the  Lord,  Ye  have  sold  yourselves 
for  nought ;  and  ye  shall  be  redeemed  without  money. 

How  beautiful  upon  the  mountains  are  the  feet  of 
Him  that  bringeth  good  tidings,  that  publisheth 
peace ;  that  bringeth  good  tidings  of  good,  that  pub- 
lisheth salvation;  that  saith  unto  Zion,  Thy  God 
reigneth ! 

Thy  watchmen  shall  lift  up  the  voice ;  with  the 
voice  together  shall  they  sing :  for  they  shall  see  eye 
to  eye,  when  the  Lord  shall  bring  again  Zion. 

Break  forth  into  joy,  sing  together,  ye  waste  places 
of  Jerusalem :  for  the  Lord  hath  comforted  His  peo- 
ple. He  hath  redeemed  Jerusalem. 

The  Lord  hath  made  bare  His  holy  arm  in  the  eyes 
of  all  the  nations ;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  shall 
see  the  salvation  of  our  God. 

A  Song  of  Rejoicing. 

I  will  greatly  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  my  soul  shall  be 
joyful  in  my  God ;  for  He  hath  clothed  me  with  gar- 
ments of  salvation,  He  hath  covered  me  with  the  robe 
of  righteousness,  as  a  bridegroom   decketh   himself 


OTHER  SELECTIONS.  207 

with  ornaments,  and  as  a  bride  adorneth  herself  with 
her  jewels. 

For  as  the  earth  bringeth  forth  her  bud,  and  as  the 
garden  causeth  the  things  that  are  sown  in  it  to  spring 
forth  ;  so  the  Lord  God  will  cause  righteousness  and 
praise  to  spring  forth  before  all  the  nations. 

A  Psalm  of  Thanksgiving  and  Confession. 

I  will  mention  the  loving-kindnesses  of  the  Lord, 
and  the  praises  of  the  Lord,  according  to  all  that  the 
Lord  hath  bestowed  on  us,  and  the  great  goodness 
toward  the  house  of  Israel,  which  He  hath  bestowed 
on  them  according  to  His  mercies,  and  according  to 
the  multitude  of  His  loving-kindnesses. 

For  He  said,  Surely  they  are  my  people,  children 
that  will  not  lie :  so  He  was  their  Saviour. 

In  all  their  affliction  He  was  afflicted,  and  the  angel 
of  His  presence  saved  them :  in  His  love  and  in  His 
pity  He  redeemed  them ;  and  He  bare  them,  and 
carried  them  all  the  days  of  old. 

But  they  rebelled,  and  vexed  His  Holy  Spirit : 
therefore  He  was  turned  to  be  their  enemy,  and  He 
fought  against  them. 

Look  down  from  heaven,  and  behold  from  the 
habitation  of  Thy  holiness  and  of  Thy  glory :  where 
is  Thy  zeal  and  Thy  strength,  and  Thy  mercies 
toward  me  ?  are  they  restrained  ? 

Doubtless  Thou  art  our  Father,  though  Abraham 
be   ignorant  of  us,  and  Israel  acknowledge  us  not ; 


208  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

Thou,  O  Lord,  art  our  Father,  our  Redeemer ;  Thy 
name  is  from  everlasting. 

O  Lord,  why  hast  Thou  made  us  to  err  from  Thy 
ways,  and  hardened  our  heart  from  Thy  fear  ?  Return 
for  Thy  servants'  sake,  the  tribes  of  Thine  inherit- 
ance. 

EIGHTH  SELECTION. 

Oh  that  Thou  wouldest  rend  the  heavens,  that  Thou 
wouldest  come  down,  that  tlie  mountains  might  flow 
down  at  Thy  presence ; 

When  Thou  didst  terrible  things  which  we  looked 
not  for.  Thou  camest  down,  the  mountains  flowed 
down  at  Thy  presence. 

But  we  are  all  as  an  unclean  thing,  and  all  our 
righteousnesses  are  as  filthy  rags ;  and  we  all  do  fade 
as  a  leaf;  and  our  iniquities,  like  the  wind,  have 
taken  us  away. 

But  now,  O  Lord,  Thou  art  our  Father :  we  are 
the  clay,  and  Thou  our  potter  ;  and  we  all  are  the 
work  of  Thy  hand. 

Be  not  wroth  very  sore,  O  Lord,  neither  remember 
iniquity  forever :  behold,  see,  we  beseech  Thee,  we 
are  all  Thy  people. 

Wilt  Thou  refrain  Thyself  for  these  things,  O 
Lord  ?  wilt  Thou  hold  Thy  peace,  and  afflict  us  very 
sore  ? 

Wherewith  shall  I  come  before  the  Lord,  and  bow 
myself  before  the  high  God  ?  shall  I  come  before 
Him  with  burnt-offerings,  with  calves  of  a  year  old  ? 


OTHER  SELECTIONS.  209 

Will  the  Lord  be  pleased  with  thousands  of  rams, 
or  with  ten  thousands  of  rivers  of  oil  ?  shall  I  give 
my  first-born  for  my  transgression,  the  fruit  of  my 
body  for  the  sin  of  my  soul  ? 

He  hath  shewed  thee,  O  man,  what  is  good ;  and 
what  doth  the  Lord  require  of  thee,  but  to  do  justly, 
and  to  love  mercy,  and  to  walk  humbly  with  thy  God  ? 

The  Lord's  voice  crieth  unto  the  city,  and  the  man 
of  wisdom  shall  see  Thy  name :  hear  ye  the  rod,  and 
who  hath  appointed  it. 

Therefore  I  will  look  unto  the  Lord ;  I  will  wait 
for  the  God  of  my  salvation  :   my  God  will  hear  me. 

Rejoice  not  against  me,  O  mine  enemy ;  when  I 
fall,  I  shall  arise ;  when  I  sit  in  darkness,  the  Lord 
shall  be  a  light  unto  me. 

I  will  bear  the  indignation  of  the  Lord,  because  I 
have  sinned  against  Him,  until  He  plead  my  cause, 
and  execute  judgment  for  me:  He  will  bring  me  forth 
to  the  light,  and  I  shall  behold  His  righteousness. 

Who  is  a  God  like  unto  Thee,  that  pardoneth  ini- 
quity, and  passeth  by  the  transgression  of  the  rem- 
nant of  His  heritage?  He  retaineth  not  His  anger 
forever,  because  He  delighteth  in  mercy. 

He  will  turn  again.  He  will  have  compassion  upon 
us;  He  will  subdue  our  iniquities:  and  Thou  wilt 
cast  all  their  sins  into  the  depths  of  the  sea. 

Thou  wilt  perform   the   truth   to  Jacob,  and  the 
mercy  to  Abraham,  which  Thou  hast  sworn  unto  our 
fathers  from  the  days  of  old. 
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210  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

NINTH  SELECTION 

Blessed  be  the  name  of  God  forever  and  ever :  for 
wisdom  and  might  are  His : 

And  He  changeth  the  times  and  the  season :  He 
romoveth  kings,  and  setteth  up  kings  :  He  giveth  wis- 
dom unto  the  wise,  and  knowledge  to  them  that  know 
understanding : 

He  revealeth  the  deep  and  secret  things  :  He  know- 
eth  what  is  in  the  darkness,  and  the  light  dwelleth 
with  Him. 

How  great  are  His  signs !  and  how  mighty  are  His 
wonders !  His  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom, 
and  His  kingdom  is  from  generation  to  generation. 

O  Lord,  the  great  and  dreadful  God,  keeping  the 
covenant  and  mercy  to  them  that  love  Him,  and  to 
them  that  keep  His  commandments ; 

We  have  sinned,  and  have  committed  iniquity,  and 
have  done  wickedly,  and  have  rebelled,  even  by  de- 
parting from  Thy  precepts,  and  from  Thy  judgments; 

Neither  have  we  hearkened  unto  Thy  servants  the 
prophets,  which  spake  in  Thy  name  to  our  kings,  our 
princes,  and  our  fathers,  and  to  all  the  people  of  the 
land. 

O  Lord,  to  us  belongeth  confusion  of  face,  to  our 
kings,  to  our  princes,  and  to  our  fathers,  because  we 
have  sinned  against  Thee. 

To  the  Lord  our  God  belong  mercies  and  forgive- 
nesses, though  we  have  rebelled  against  Him.  ^ 


OTHER  SELECTIONS.  211 

Neither  have  we  obeyed  the  voice  of  the  Lord  our 
God,  to  walk  in  His  laws,  which  He  set  before  us. 

TENTH  SELECTION. 

We  are  not  come  unto  the  mount  that  might  be 
touched,  and  that  burned  with  fire,  nor  unto  black- 
ness, and  darkness,  and  tempest. 

And  the  sound  of  a  trumpet,  and  the  voice  of  words; 
which  voice  they  that  heard  entreated  that  the  word 
should  not  be  spoken  to  them  any  more : 

But  we  are  come  unto  mount  Sion,  and  unto  the 
city  of  the  living  God,  the  heavenly  Jerusalem,  and 
to  an  innumerable  company  of  angels, 

To  the  general  assembly  and  church  of  the  first- 
born, which  are  written  in  heaven,  and  to  God  the 
Judge  of  all  and  to  the  spirits  of  just  men  made 
perfect. 

And  to  Jesus  the  mediator  of  the  new  covenant, 
and  to  the  blood  of  sprinkling,  that  speaketh  better 
things  than  that  of  Abel. 

Holy,  holy,  holy.  Lord  God  Almighty,  which  was, 
and  is,  and  is  to  come. 

Thou  art  worthy,  O  Lord,  to  receive  glory,  and 
honor,  and  power :  for  Thou  hast  created  all  things, 
and  for  Thy  pleasure  they  are,  and  they  were  created. 

Amen :  Blessing,  and  glory,  and  wisdom,  and 
thanksgiving,  and  honor,  and  power,  be  unto  our 
God  forever  and  ever. 

Salvation  to  our  God,  which  sitteth  upon  the  throne, 
and  unto  the  Lamb. 


212  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

Unto  Him  that  loved  us  and  washed  us  from  our 
sins  in  His  own  blood,  and  hath  made  us  kings  and 
priests  unto  God  and  His  Father,  to  Him  be  glorj 
and  dominion  forever.  Amen. 

A  Song  of  Triumph. 

Now  is  come  salvation,  and  strength,  and  the  king- 
dom of  our  God,  and  the  power  of  His  Christ :  for 
the  accuser  of  our  brethren  is  cast  down,  which 
accused  them  before  our  God  day  and  night. 

And  they  overcame  him  by  the  blood  of  the  Lamb, 
and  by  the  word  of  their  testimony ;  and  they  loved 
not  their  lives  unto  the  death. 

Therefore  rejoice,  ye  heavens,  and  ye  that  dwell  in 
them. 

Great  and  marvellous  are  Thy  works.  Lord  God 
Almighty ;  just  and  true  are  Thy  ways,  Thou  King 
of  saints. 

Who  shall  not  fear  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  glorify  Thy 
name  ?  for  Thou  only  art  holy  :  for  all  nations  shall 
come  and  worship  before  Thee ;  for  Thy  judgments 
are  made  manifest. 


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